Job Description

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Start date: 22nd July 2024

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: \xc2\xa320,590

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

*subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us:

The Mechanical engineering and hardware group is responsible for the analysis, development and test of spacecraft Mechanical Structures up to full Spacecraft Level, in support to the various Airbus Defence and Space groups, as well as detailed design analysis and test of spacecraft equipment, such as antennas and mechanisms. The responsibilities typically span the full project life-cycle from early conceptual design support through qualification and up to final delivery to the Customer.

Typically, the work of the department involves defining the concept design in co-operation with the project architects and designers, and creating a mathematical model representing the mechanical Geometry and properties of the system. The model is used to evaluate the design, through calculating the performance i.e. stiffness, mass and strength of the system. In the latter part of a project lifetime, the emphasis moves from theoretical analysis to support-to-manufacture and test of the system. At spacecraft level, integration and testing can take place in various locations throughout Europe. At equipment level, the facilities in Stevenage are generally used.

What will you be doing:

The role for the Mechanical engineering students is to support the varied work of the Mechanical engineering and hardware group such as on large EASA science projects like the ExoMars Rover/Lander module and the intensely competitive provision of global telecommunications via the Airbus Defence and Space OneSat and 3000neo family of spacecraft. There will also be an opportunity to take ownership of several internal Process Improvement tasks with the support of a senior engineer.

The three main activities of the role are:

Working on new spacecraft Mechanical Analysis tools and analysis techniques to help improve the efficiency of the Mechanical department work.

Supporting lead Mechanical engineers undertaking analysis tasks on various Spacecraft Projects and Structures.

Shadow Lead Engineer during Structural testing of Spacecraft Platform and/or Components.

About you:

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 Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related subjects.

Appreciation of mechanical simulation software.

Application of tools for performing and presenting engineering calculation essentially MS EXCEL with others such as MATHCAD, MATLAB considered advantageous.

Fluent in English Language.

Preferably to have some IT programming skills.

Desirable to have some previous work experience and/or internships, can be in an unrelated field.

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

Contact

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company\xe2\x80\x99s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Internship



Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Structure Design & Integration
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