Thermal Engineering Placement (12 months)

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Stevenage is offering an internship in thermal engineering. The role includes supporting analysis and testing in thermal projects, building thermal models, and developing analysis tools. Candidates should be undergraduates with good problem-solving skills and an interest in space. This opportunity provides practical experience with tools like Microsoft Excel and Python.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate during the entire placement.
• Interest in space is essential.
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support thermal engineering activities for analysis and testing.
• Build and maintain thermal models.
• Develop tools to improve department efficiency.

Skills

Problem solving

Team working

Verbal communication

Written communication

Excel proficiency

Programming (Python)

Education

Undergraduate degree (Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Design/CAD, IT)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

Job description

Overview

Location: Stevenage

Start date: 20 July 2026

Duration: 12 months

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Internship

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Fluid & Hydromechanics, Thermal

This internship offers the opportunity to support a range of activities in thermal engineering, contribute to analysis and testing campaigns, and gain experience with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Python, and dedicated thermal and space physics software. You will have the chance to take ownership of internal Process Improvement tasks with support from a senior engineer.

What you will be doing

During this internship, you will have the opportunity to support a range of activities such as:

• Broadening your knowledge and experience of thermal engineering, supporting analysis and testing campaigns for a range of projects;
• Supporting a lead thermal engineer to build and maintain thermal models to customer requirements, to support sizing of the thermal control system and performing design trade-offs;
• Developing tools and analysis techniques to further improve the efficiency of the department;
• Gaining experience with using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Python, and a range of dedicated thermal and space physics software to perform engineering design and analysis.

Requirements

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role. Ideally candidates would be undertaking a degree in one of the following areas (or similar): Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Design/CAD, IT.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• An interest in space is essential;
• Good problem solving and team working skills;
• Excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills, including report writing;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.

Additional desirable skills for a candidate include:

• An ability to describe the thermal challenges faced by space missions and thermal management techniques available to ensure success;
• Experience of computational modelling and simulation;
• An advanced proficiency in Excel (ideally for the use of analysing results);
• Experience of programming; e.g. Python, Visual Basic.

Security clearance

You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact & Additional Information

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Equality, diversity and inclusion: Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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