Propulsion Test and Launch Services Placement (12 months)

Job Description:

Start date: 21st July 2025

Location: Stevenage

Duration: 12 Months

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: 22,250

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

*subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us: 

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.

What you will be doing:

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.

Requirements:

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.

*Please  ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered*

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• 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.

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

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