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Operations and Failure Management Placement (12 months)

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Airbus

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Engineering
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AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate with a relevant technical degree, curious about how things work, able to communicate well, and eligible for UK Security Clearance. Include CV and cover letter.
  • You will ensure satellite operations in all conditions, help define FDIR concepts, detail FDIR monitors, work on software interfaces, and write/test Flight Operations Procedures.

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
  • - We’re looking for you to demonstrate your personal skills!
  • - Degree in a related technical field such as Aerospace engineering, Physics, Maths.
  • - You are Interested in finding out “How things work”;
  • - You are happy talking with people and to ask questions to gather information you need;
  • - You are keen to share your knowledge;
  • - You are technically-oriented and able to process detailed information to engineer and overall architecture.
  • - SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

Responsibilities

  • Your objective is to make sure the satellite operates in all nominal and failure situations.
  • In the early design phase you might be helping to define the initial operational and FDIR concept including mission scenario, operational constraints, recovery levels and actions etc.
  • On an implementation-phase project you might be going into the detail of the FDIR monitors, or working on the interfaces with software, or writing and testing Flight Operations Procedures (basically, instructions for the operator).
  • In any case you’ll gain great exposure to satellite design and the opportunity to exchange with and learn from a host of passionate engineers.

FAQs

What is the duration of the placement?

The duration of the placement is 12 months, starting from 21st July 2025.

Where is the placement located?

The placement is located in Stevenage.

What is the salary for the role?

The salary for the role is £22,250 per year.

What are the working hours for this placement?

The working hours are 37 hours per week with flexible working hours and half-day Fridays.

Are there any holidays provided during the placement?

Yes, there are 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this placement?

You need to have a degree in a related technical field such as Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or Maths.

Can a non-undergraduate apply for this placement?

No, the placement is open to undergraduates only, and candidates must remain an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.

Is a cover letter required for the application?

Yes, it is mandatory to include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

Is security clearance required for this role?

Yes, eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance is required, or you will be subject to a BPSS check, which includes a criminal record check.

Can I request adjustments during the application process?

Yes, you can request adjustments, and any disclosed information will be treated in strict confidence.

What type of projects will I be working on during the placement?

You will be working on various missions including telecoms such as OneSat Payload and Earth Observation, Science and Exploration missions like Vigil and ARIEL.

Will I get to work with other engineering disciplines?

Yes, you will collaborate with other subsystem architects and various Functional Engineering disciplines to understand all aspects of the satellite.

Does Airbus offer a diverse and inclusive working environment?

Yes, Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. All applications are welcome irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

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Airbus

We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide the most efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers the most modern and fuel-efficient airliners. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus approaches sustainability by respecting the planet, valuing people and enabling prosperity. These guiding principles are embedded in our operations and activities. In 2022, the Company generated revenues of €58.8 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000.

Culture & Values

  • Customer Focus

    Customer focus is deeply embedded into our mindset, driving us to deliver on time, on cost and on quality. We partner with our customers to satisfy their needs and deliver benefits through valuable and sustainable solutions. We understand that each of us has an impact on customer relations through the work we do, which is why we always act with integrity and to the highest professional standards.

  • Integrity

    We work with integrity, choosing to speak up when our principles for ethical conduct are not respected. Our zero tolerance on unethical and non-compliant actions enables us to move forward with positivity and care. We act as ambassadors for the company, representing the integrity of Airbus even when we are outside work. The Airbus Ethics and Compliance programme seeks to ensure that the company business practices not only conform to applicable laws, regulations and principles, but remains above all ethical standard benchmarks.

  • Respect

    Respect guides us in our daily interactions. We respect each other, our customers and our products. We focus on building trust through transparent and honest communications. We create inclusive working environments, where all employees are listened to and valued for their individuality. We treat each other, and all our stakeholders, in the same considerate way that we would wish to be treated ourselves.

  • Creativity

    We value and encourage creativity. We recognise that creativity exists in many forms, with ideas brimming at every level, from “shoot for the moon” ambitions, right down to our daily work. Creativity can often mean simply looking at things in a different way and our collaborative culture allows us to build on ideas and continually improve the work that we do. We make sure that everyone at Airbus has the time, space and tools to progress ideas with imagination and passion. We are always ready to act with courage, challenging our ideas and learning from our processes when we need to go back to the drawing board.

  • Reliability

    We strive to maintain and build on our standards, proving and cementing our reputation for reliability. We each feel responsible for the collective success and progress of our global team and take accountability for our actions and outputs. We are dependable and can be trusted to ensure the safety and success of our products. We take pride in our work, ensuring the service and products we deliver are exceptional and completely reliable.

  • We are One / Team Work!

    We understand that there is power in individuals, but believe there is a much greater power in collaboration and teamwork. We seek to create engaging and inclusive workplaces, where everyone has the freedom to speak up and listen to each other with an open mind.

Benefits

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Employee Discounts

  • Health Insurance

  • Parental Leave

  • Paid and Unpaid Holidays