Job Description:
Start date: 19 July 2027
Location: Stevenage
Duration: 12 months
Applications close on 06 November 2026 !
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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:
Are you interested in developing fascinating innovation projects on aerospace and defence topics? Do you like connecting with people from many different organisations and countries?
Innovation Management team is a pivotal role in driving the growth of Airbus’s innovation pipeline. This multifaceted role is designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge startup-styled technology and industrial application. You will be responsible for coaching innovation projects, cultivating a vibrant external startup ecosystem, and ensuring the seamless operational running of the Airbus Launchpad facility.
As part of this team your main mission and responsibilities will be to ensure that:
What you will be doing:
As part of the UK Innovation Management team, you will gain hands-on experience in innovation strategy, project coaching, and ecosystem development. You will contribute to the following areas:
Innovation Management
Focus: Driving the maturity and viability of internal projects.
Ecosystem Engagement
Focus: Building bridges between Airbus and the startup/tech community.
Support Airbus Launchpad & Operations
Focus: Managing the Stevenage innovation hub.
Business Development: Attract new startups and promote Launchpad capabilities.
Operational Excellence: Plan and execute workshops, hackathons, and networking events to foster community engagement and innovation.
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.
*Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter : The cover letter must outline your motivation "Why" and suitability for the Innovation role. *
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
This Job Request will be allocated to the projected Joint-Venture scope towards a leading European player in space.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.
Contact
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Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
Employment Type:
Internship
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Experience Level:
Student
Job Family:
Digital
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