Job Description:

Start date: September 2025
Location: Airbus Defence & Space Stevenage
Duration: 6 years

University: Warwick University

Degree: BEng Electromechanical Engineering 

Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

Benefits:

Salary: 20,200

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

*subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us:

Our purpose is to improve life on Earth and beyond through our cutting-edge space technologies. From in-orbit delivery of satellites and spacecraft equipment to the smallest electronic components, Airbus provides products and services to customers around the world. We deliver telecommunications and navigation satellites that enable people to connect everywhere and navigate safely on Earth. The data from Airbus-built Earth observation satellites brings insight that helps us to better understand and protect our planet. Airbus is contributing to space exploration with pioneering satellites playing a vital role in increasing our knowledge of the universe. Airbus also enables independent access to space to European governments and commercial customers through the Ariane Group joint venture with Safran.

To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised. Our placements give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.

What you will be doing:

The successful candidate will be working within the Process, Methods, Tools and Data team on the DDMS (Digital Design and Manufacturing Service) improvement Project. This project is designed to deliver significant financial savings to the business by reducing waste and using digitalisation as a key tool in improving end to end engineering processes through the business.

The mission will be to look at specifying, developing and documenting the tools and process changes required for making the deployment of the new toolset (including 3DExperience - Catia V6, Delmia, Apriso) a success. The new way of working will need to be leaner so a great interaction with the stakeholders across the business will be mandatory.

Requirements:

In order to be eligible for this apprenticeship you must have a minimum of:

• AAA grades at A level, to include Mathematics and a Physical Science

Or

• BTEC Diploma grade D*D*, with an A grade A level Mathematics

Or

• BTEC Extended Diploma grade DDD, including two Mathematics units 

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved; 

• Submit a Cover Letter stating your motivations;

• Experience and knowledge of CAD/CAM tools (e.g. Solidworks, Catia V5 or V6, 3DX) is preferred;

• Knowledge in programming skills (e.g. Python, VB, VB.net, php, mysql, C) is a plus.

Important Information:

GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

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 via email apprentices&64;airbus.com​. ​ ​Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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.

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