Test Systems Degree Apprenticeship

As part of this degree apprenticeship, you will be studying towards achieving a BSc Electronic Engineering. What you will be doing:

• Working within product engineering teams to design, build and implement test solutions to the challenges faced in the Communication Product Group;
• Understanding and carrying out complex technical tasks, developing and working towards solid design in order to produce world-leading test systems;
• Be actively involved in design reviews, demonstrating your ability to communicate and work as part of a team with colleagues/customers;
• Be involved in and eventually lead test system design;
• Produce detailed technical documents to accompany engineering designs;
• Will have placements in other teams, to ensure that you have a rounded engineering knowledge at the completion of your apprenticeship.
This role may involve some travel to other UK Airbus D&S sites.

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:
• 3 A Levels at grade C or above in a Science, Technology, Engineering or additional Mathematics related subject
AND
• 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above, including Mathematics, English Language and a Science, Technology or Engineering related subject
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
• The ability to work well in a team, as well as focus on your own self development;
• Good communication skills;
• Practically minded and proactive;
• Interest in Manufacturing and Engineering;
• Aptitude and understanding of mechanical principles, 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.
  
  An opportunity is available within the RF (Radio frequency) Product Validation Team, Airbus Defence and Space, Portsmouth. This team is responsible for the design of RF test systems, including the development of leading edge microwave measurement methods. The team is multi-functional and is typically responsible for the end-to-end life cycle of test systems from design, to in-service manufacturing support. The team comprises experienced Hardware and Software Engineers, who are keen to train the next generation., 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: £20,200 37 hours per week // Half day Fridays!
• // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!