Space Systems Engineering Degree Apprenticeship 2027 - Portsmouth
Airbus · East Of England · SG12AS
About the role
🚀 Degree Apprentice: Satellite Electrical Engineering 🚀
Ever looked up at the stars and wondered what it takes to explore them? ✨ Join us at Airbus and be part of the team that makes space missions a reality! We're on the hunt for ambitious Degree Apprentices to dive into the fascinating world of spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing.
What You'll Be Doing:
Get hands-on experience with all the vital spacecraft subsystems and gain a 360° view of our Satellite Assembly Integration and Test department. 🛰️ You'll be supporting incredible UK National and ESA missions, including earth observation spacecraft like Forum and the Vigil space weather satellite!
Your days will be packed with exciting challenges: performing electrical measurements, writing and debugging code, troubleshooting anomalies, developing cutting-edge test solutions, crafting killer presentations, and collaborating with our awesome global engineering community. 💻📈
We want you to be at the forefront, leading and supporting activities in the Satellite Electrical Engineering department. This includes spacecraft subsystem integration, functional and system testing, investigating issues, analysing initial test results, and even joining us for environmental testing and spacecraft interface checks at launch sites! 🌎🚀
You'll thrive in a collaborative team, working with colleagues both locally and internationally, all focused on creating innovative test solutions and driving future advancements. We're committed to supporting your development, putting you in the driver's seat of your Airbus journey. 🌟
We celebrate diversity and inclusion – we believe different perspectives lead to the best technical solutions! 🤝
What You'll Need:
- UCAS Points: A minimum of 96 UCAS points from A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications in a Science and Engineering field. 🧠
- GCSEs: 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Maths, and a Science subject. 💯
- Passion for Engineering: A genuine drive to understand how things work and create innovative solutions to test them. 💡
- Practical Skills: A high level of hands-on engineering application. 💪
- Coding Savvy: Good knowledge of programming and scripting (C, Java, bash scripting etc. is a plus!). 👨💻
- Team Player: A positive, proactive attitude with a 'can-do' spirit and excellent teamwork skills. ✅
- Communication: Ability to produce clear, accurate documentation and reporting, and to listen, understand, and communicate effectively. ✍️🗣️
- Growth Mindset: A strong desire to learn, develop yourself, and work in a technical team environment. 🌱
- Problem Solver: Interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems and making evidence-based decisions. 🧩
- Openness: Willingness to work in an open and trusting environment and to be flexible, including occasional shift working. 🔄
- Application Essentials: Submit your CV with your grades (predicted or achieved) and a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability.
Boost Your Application:
We want to know YOU! In your Cover Letter, tell us:
- Why Airbus and this Apprenticeship? What excites you about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace? How do you see yourself growing with us? 🚀
- What skills and experience do you bring? Think about projects, hobbies, or academic work that have given you practical experience. 🛠️
Key Info:
- Closing Date: Applications close once sufficient applications are received, so apply early! Recommended submission by 26 October 2026.
- Progression: You can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. Choose wisely! 🎯
- Salary: £23,000 per year. 💰
- Hours: 37 hours per week with half-day Fridays!*
- Perks: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, success share, and many more flexible benefits! 🎉
- Security: BPSS check required; potential for UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control. 🛡️
- Right to Work: Must have current legal authorisation to work in the UK for the full duration. 🇬🇧
- AI Use: Please read our guidelines on using AI for your application. 🤖
Ready to launch your career? Apply now! 🚀✨
Key responsibilities
- Support UK National and ESA missions.
- Perform electrical measurements, write and debug scripts.
- Investigate anomalies and develop new test solutions.
- Support spacecraft subsystem integration and functional and system testing.
- Collaborate with the wider engineering community to develop innovative test solutions.