Propulsion Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Airbus S.A.S., Stevenage
Propulsion Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
£20200
Airbus S.A.S., Stevenage
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 8 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 16775ba268784543beee48cae1c32e33
Full Job Description
- Design of chemical propulsion system architecture concepts to satisfy spacecraft system needs and constraints.
- Analysis of propulsion system performance at sub- system and system level for both commercial telecoms and ESA satellite programmes. What you will be doing: Main activities of the role include:
- Generate propulsion system specifications and perform propulsion design, performance and analysis for chemical propulsion systems.
- Prepare spacecraft system test plans, test requirement preparation, verification analysis including FMECA, design verification matrices and assessing test results.
- Concurrent engineering with system level interfaces mainly in the structural, thermal control, integration and test, attitude control and mission analysis disciplines.
- Be responsible for technical documents and presentations in support of project technical reviews.
- Be the author and owner of propulsion system technical specifications (electromechanical equipment/ components, pressure vessels, thrusters etc.) and follow through procurement of these from suppliers including involvement in design reviews. Review and acceptance of equipment/sub-system test results, review of equipment supplier's delivery data packs and final technical acceptance of propulsion subsystem and justification to the end satellite customer.
- Delivering presentations at major project design reviews, R&D activities and future studies/ proposals support.
- Responsibilities also include supporting spacecraft flight critical operations often at customer ground control facilities reviewing spacecraft telemetry and tele-commands.
In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of: - 120-128 UCAS points made up of 3 A levels at B or above which must include Maths and a Physics or Engineering based subject OR
- A minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 4 or above which must include HL Maths and Physics OR
- A BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering at a minimum of DDM with a Merit or above in Further Maths unit or equivalent subject to validation OR
- 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction to include Maths or Science or Principles units. The remaining 15 L3 credits must be at merit AND
- GCSE Maths and English Language at 4/C or above or equivalent subject to validation Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;
- Leadership experience
- Interest / passion for Engineering, 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.
The Spacecraft propulsion sub-system engineering role includes following responsibilities, 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. - // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!
Salary: £20,200 37 hours per week // Half day Fridays!