Propulsion Test and Launch Services Placement (12 months)

During this internship, the activities you may undertake will include;

• Preparation of test and launch documentation within the requirements of the Propulsion system including technical and safety;


• Working as part of a small, specialist team within a multi-disciplined project team;


• Manufacture, maintain and operate equipment specific to the requirements of the propulsion system;


• Perform test and launch services activities to strict quality and technical requirements;


• Occasional periods of off-site work required;


• Liaison with company representatives and subcontractors for test requirements, ground support equipment (GSE) servicing and shipping.
  
  Studying towards a degree in Engineering;


• Knowledge and understanding of mechanical and pneumatic systems, gases and some basic electrical engineering skills;


• Experience of a mechanical engineering/Aerospace environment is beneficial;


• Available to travel at short notice to international destinations for test campaigns and meetings;


• A good team player;


• A dynamic, enthusiastic and committed individual with demonstrated experience of working under pressure to tight schedule requirements is desirable., 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.
  
  As an intern in Propulsion Test & Launch Services you will perform testing and launch support of spacecraft propulsion systems and components. This will include the preparation of ground support equipment and spacecraft testing documentation. In addition to this, you will be involved in supporting spacecraft testing and the recording of data to report back to our customers. We have many exciting projects from Telecommunications to earth observation satellites. The work is varied and often requires the team to work offsite around the world., 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.

Salary: £22,250

37 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays