Spacecraft Engineering and Operations Placement (12 months)
Airbus
Chippenham, UK
Published today
Full Time
Job Description:
Start date: 20 July 2026
Location: Chippenham
Duration: 12 months
Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.
AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus http://airbus.com/en/careers/use-of-ai.
Apply early to avoid missing out - we may close adverts once we receive sufficient applications.
Benefits:
Salary: £23,850
37 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*subject to completing full hours prior to this
About us:
Airbus Defence and Space is involved in numerous space projects, with a focus on geostationary communications satellites and low Earth orbit missions. Our primary role is the development of new space systems from an operations perspective and in-depth analysis (including recovery operations) of existing in-orbit spacecraft.
This is an excellent opportunity for a placement within the Secure Comms organisation, which sits in the Airbus Defence and Space Communications, Intelligence & Security (CIS) business line.
The Space Directorate is involved in a wide range of activities, offering an intern the chance to gain experience in various engineering departments, including:
Based at the Hawthorn site, the Space Directorate intern will have the opportunity to rotate through up to 5 assignments over a period of one year. The benefits of this approach for you are that you will:
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.*
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;
Contact
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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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.
Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
Employment Type:
Internship
Experience Level:
Student
Job Family:
Customer Flight/Mission & Ops Support
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Start date: 20 July 2026
Location: Chippenham
Duration: 12 months
Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.
AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus http://airbus.com/en/careers/use-of-ai.
Apply early to avoid missing out - we may close adverts once we receive sufficient applications.
Benefits:
Salary: £23,850
37 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*subject to completing full hours prior to this
About us:
Airbus Defence and Space is involved in numerous space projects, with a focus on geostationary communications satellites and low Earth orbit missions. Our primary role is the development of new space systems from an operations perspective and in-depth analysis (including recovery operations) of existing in-orbit spacecraft.
This is an excellent opportunity for a placement within the Secure Comms organisation, which sits in the Airbus Defence and Space Communications, Intelligence & Security (CIS) business line.
The Space Directorate is involved in a wide range of activities, offering an intern the chance to gain experience in various engineering departments, including:
- Space Engineering;
- Payload Engineering;
- Ground Engineering;
- Spacecraft Operations;
- Flight Dynamics.
Based at the Hawthorn site, the Space Directorate intern will have the opportunity to rotate through up to 5 assignments over a period of one year. The benefits of this approach for you are that you will:
- Gain experience in a variety of technical areas in the Space Directorate;
- Be exposed to different types of task in a given area (e.g., analysis of spacecraft/ground sub-systems, report writing, anomaly investigation);
- Gain an appreciation of the range of technical activities conducted in the company;
- Develop insight into where their future interests lie;
- Work in a quality company that promotes best practice and supports their professional development.
- Ultra High Frequency (UHF) sub-system analysis and future operation;
- Telemetry analysis and software development;
- Routine operations assessment and improvement;
- Recovery procedure writing and validation.
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.*
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;
- You must be studying towards a Science, Maths or Engineering degree;
- Must have an interest in Space;
- Be able to use varied software packages and preferably experience with Python;
- Good written and verbal skills;
- Must be a team player.
Contact
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
#UK_PLA
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.
Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
Employment Type:
Internship
Experience Level:
Student
Job Family:
Customer Flight/Mission & Ops Support
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.