Job Description:

Start date: September 2026

Location: Portsmouth

Duration: 4 years

University: University of Portsmouth 

Degree: BEng Space Systems Engineering

Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for. However, please be aware that 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.

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: £23,000

37 hours per week //  Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits! 

*subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us: 

You will join a department within Airbus that is responsible for developing how equipment and systems are supported for Satcom systems, this includes for land and maritime systems. You will be involved in bidding activities, including working with commercial, finance, project planning and engineering functions, and how all these interact. You will also be involved in understanding how the support is developed, implemented and delivered to customers after contract award.

You'll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs – and, most importantly, you'll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great.

As part of this degree apprenticeship, you will be studying towards achieving a Degree in an Engineering related subject. 

What you will be doing: 

Your activities will include the following:

• Development of support solutions and inputs into bids, including written proposals, costs and scheduling

• Influencing design for support, working closely with design engineers as well as sales, finance and commercial functions

• You will develop key skills that are increasingly rare yet increasingly vital within the industry. The role provides a high level of exposure across all functions of the business providing you with a strong knowledge of all aspects of business and engineering support activities.

• You will learn how to develop support solutions for equipment and complex systems, how to develop technical and complex proposals and plans and also how to perform the supporting analysis

• You will learn how to understand customer requirements and contracts, and how to apply technical expertise to influence these and other functions

 

Requirements:

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• 104-112 UCAS points made up of 3 A levels at BCC or above which must include a STEM based subject

OR

• BTEC: DMM

OR

• T Level: Merit

OR

• IB: 28-29

AND

• GCSE with grade C/4 or above in Maths and English Language or Functional Skills

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved 

• Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship

• Strong science/engineering based background, supported by a strong written capability

BOOST YOUR APPLICATION:

We want to get to know you—not just your grades or school background so, tell us on your cover letter:

• Why Airbus and this apprenticeship?
  What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? What is it about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace that excites you? We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.
   

• What skills and experience do you bring?
  Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects, academic work and extracurricular activities. 

Important Information:

GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.

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

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme. For more information, please check the Government Website.

LEVY FUNDING: Successful candidates must be eligible for the levy funding. 

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus Use of AI Guidance.

Contact:

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email apprentices@airbus.com​. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Apprenticeship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Support to Management <JF-FA-ES>

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