Future Programmes, Earth Observation and Science Placement (12 months)

Job Description:

Start date : 19 July 2027

Location : Stevenage

Duration : 12 months

Applications close on 27 September 2026 !

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.

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Benefits:

Salary: £24,500

37 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

*subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us:

Join Airbus on the most exciting space missions of the future, as part of the Future Programmes & Proposals group in Stevenage, UK. Throughout your placement you will be directly involved in running studies and proposals, supporting both system engineer and project manager. The Future Programmes & Proposals department in Earth Observation and Science is the place where programs are created, and mission concepts elaborated for the most exciting European missions of the future! We are responsible for assessing the feasibility of future missions/programmes, which includes technical design of the spacecraft, planning, risk assessment and costing as well as exchanges on the scientific or operation goals of the mission to enable the customer to make a decision about the next steps in the programme. The department carries out all early phase Earth observation and science studies for the European Space Agency (ESA) and runs all proposals. The placement will give a wide overview of the work performed not only in the Future Programmes group but across Airbus, participating in the elaboration of future missions, as well as supporting Airbus to win further proposals. The project teams as well as the various experts will provide any necessary support. The successful applicant will therefore gain valuable experience for a potential future in the space industry.