Overview

Job Description: Start date: 20 July 2026 | Location: Stevenage | Duration: 12 months | Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

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Benefits

• Salary: £23,850
• 37 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Half day Fridays
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us

Within Airbus Defence and Space, Digital Payload is responsible for sub-systems and equipment for Communications Satellites and within Digital Payload sits the Antenna Delivery team. The Antenna Delivery team is responsible for the Project and Programme Management of multi-million pound projects. This team is made up of Project Management, Operation and Project Management Office (PMO) professionals, leading Multi Disciplined project teams. The team is responsible for Project Managing all aspects of an Antenna Programme including Schedule, Risks and Opportunities and Costs.

Within a Project team, aspects from design, qualification, production, testing and delivery to exacting customer and induction requirements and standards are carried out, with the delivery team central to this. Our projects contribute to the functionality and performance of Telecommunications satellites worldwide, allow people to connect globally and provide support to on ground services internationally. Based in Stevenage, you will join a transnational team working with colleagues from around the UK and Europe as part of the delivery team and wider Digital Payload Group.

What you will be doing

You will join a Project Delivery Team that leads and manages multi-disciplined, integrated project teams in the design and manufacture of Spacecraft Antenna products and systems. You will support the Project Management Team with the delivery of Antenna projects, ensuring they are on-time, on-cost, and on-quality. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and control project planning and execution, including effective management of programme scope, quality, time, cost, resources, communication, risk & opportunity, and supply chain
• Prepare for reviews and meetings with external customers
• Work on Antenna projects up to and exceeding €20M in value
• Use of a laptop, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Google Suite
• Develop knowledge of project management principles
• Preparation of presentations, communications and teamwork

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.

• Studying towards a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics Engineering, Physics, Business or equivalent
• Interest in Engineering, Aerospace and Space
• Experience with engineering projects either in university or in a work experience setting
• Teamwork, communication and stakeholder management skills

Security clearance

You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact and adjustments

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Equal opportunity

Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, or belief.

Final note

Airbus is 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.

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