Job Description
Start date: 19 July 2027 Location: Stevenage Duration: 12 months Applications close on 5 October 2026! 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.
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Benefits
- Salary: £24,500
- 37 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available depending on the role
- Half day Fridays!*
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays *subject to completing full hours prior to this
About us
At the Aerospace Mechanical Engineering Design Office, we provide the core engineering expertise behind every physical design, from concept to launch. We design and develop mechanical and thermal systems for diverse space projects, including Earth Observation, Science, Navigation, and Telecom missions. From initial system synoptics to final specifications, our Mechanical Design Office (MDO) supports business units by managing equipment layout and RF connectivity, including waveguides and coaxial cabling. Using the Dassault suite (Catia), we specialize in 3D payload accommodation, detailed Radio Frequency (RF) routing, and comprehensive stress and thermal justification. We collaborate closely with the Assembly, Integration, and Test department to create the assembly kits, installation drawings, and bills of materials that streamline our satellite production. Beyond design, we support testing readiness by developing jigs, MGSE, and non‑flight RF hardware. We are also proud to be a key driver in our company’s digital transformation, leading the way in end-to-end Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) flow and product data continuity.
What you will be doing
The Physical Design PMTD team plays a pivotal role in the Digital Design and Manufacturing Service (DDMS) improvement project. This project is designed to deliver significant financial savings to the business by reducing waste and using digitalisation (digital transformation) as a key tool in improving end to end processes through the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Process Development: Specifying, developing, and documenting the process changes required to successfully deploy new toolsets, such as 3DExperience and Catia V6.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to design and implement leaner, more efficient workflows.
- Digital Transformation: Contributing to the wider business strategy by optimizing end-to-end processes through digitalization.
- Reporting: Concluding your placement by preparing and presenting a final report to department managers and key stakeholders to showcase your findings and project impact.
About you
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 currently studying a Mechanical Engineering degree
- Experience and knowledge of CAD/CAM tools, knowledge of the Dassault System tools (Catia V5 or V6, Delmia, Apriso) is preferred
- Some programming skills (VB, VB.net, php, mysql, C#)
- You thrive in a collaborative environment and communicate confidently with stakeholders across all levels of the organization
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
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Company
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Internship ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Sub-system development.
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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. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
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