Research Trainee

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Airbus' team plays a vital role in supporting those who secure, preserve, prevent, and defend. With a profound expertise in crafting mission-critical solutions, we're not just changing the game in aerospace, we are creating a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

We offer advanced communication and collaboration solutions, compliant with the highest standards of security and reliability, both for mission and business critical users. And we need new minds to join our journey to break the borders of the ordinary. By joining our trainee program, you accumulate expertise that becomes the powerful force propelling your career forward. If you're interested in exploring and working within a multicultural workplace with unique opportunities, this is your chance.

Read more about your job as our Research Trainee!

This is your chance to dive into the world of state-of-the-art technologies in connectivity and situational awareness solutions. You will be working with a number of Airbus’ ongoing and planned research and technology projects in the defence and security segment.

In this role, you will support the Strategic Marketing and Technologies team in the industrial research and experimental development activities in our current projects, as well as studies and proposal preparation related to potential new opportunities. In the role, you will have a chance to participate in defining the future connectivity and situational awareness solutions that meet the stringent requirements of our customer base in their demanding operational environment. In terms of technology, Airbus researches topics like 5G/6G critical communications and leveraging Earth Observation data and satellite communications in mission-critical, business-critical, and defence applications.

Your typical working days may include clarifying use cases and requirements of our user community, analyzing performance of satellite systems versus these requirements, as well as carrying out field measurements, demos, and building applicable simulations.

You will be working with key stakeholders in Airbus’ research and technology ecosystem. The team works on regular basis with

Industry, research institutes and universities involved in our ongoing research projects
Public Safety and Defence customers and partners
Technological experts at across business units at Airbus

The duration of this traineeship is six months and it will start as agreed in March or April. The position is full-time during the summer months 2025 and part-time during other times. Continuing the traineeship might be possible even after this as our projects typically last 2-3 years. Writing your thesis can also be possible in this role.

What is our Trainee Programme and what’s in it for you?

Our trainee program boasts a long-standing transition of providing valuable insights for those in the early stages of their career. Click here to read more about our trainee programme and discover the valued experiences shared by both current and past trainees.

Our trainee program is all about you – we offer a platform for your continual learning, possibilities for putting your learnings from academia into practice, the accumulation of meaningful work experiences, and networking opportunities. How does this manifest?

Harmonious work-life balance is a top priority for us. We’ll make sure that working with us seamlessly integrates into your daily life and studies.
As a trainee with us, you become an integral part of our team. Our culture fosters openness and humanity, embracing novel ideas, diverse viewpoints, and innovative approaches.
There are few companies quite like ours. Here, your role merges societal impact, and specialized expertise, offering a distinctive perspective in your field.
Our multicultural workspace and international business adds a unique flavor to your daily work life.
As a part of our trainee program, you'll gain a broader understanding of us as an employer. We offer insights to our business through regular informative pop-ups and organize fun after-work activities tying you to our work community helping you to build your professional network.
Our trainees receive a salary based on study credits. Additionally, we provide benefits such as lunch, sports and culture benefits, comprehensive occupational health care, and a supportive work community where you are valued for being yourself.

Who do we see working in this trainee position?

We are looking for a university student with an applicable technology-oriented background. Ideally, you are currently pursuing a degree in engineering, business or something equivalent. A basic understanding of communications technology and an appetite for delving into new technology areas is a great starting point for succeeding in this role. Importantly, you are capable of writing technically oriented documents and confidently presenting them in relevant industry and research circles to both national and international audiences.

Otherwise, we value your enthusiasm for personal development and growth. You're someone who dares to take initiative and follow through. If there's something you're unsure of or need assistance with, we're here to help. Success in our work comes from our collective efforts.

Our regulated environment and high expectations sometimes call for perseverance and resilience from us. We hope this doesn't scare you.

English serves as the working language. Our multicultural workplace offers you the chance to brush up on your language skills. Proficiency in other languages is also beneficial but not a strict requirement.

The position requires basic security clearance approval from Finnish authorities.

What happens next?

You can apply for this trainee position until 2nd February 2025. Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter through the link provided below.

We aim to conduct one round of interviews in February (weeks 7-9) with the candidates best suited for the position. Any changes in the recruitment process structure will be communicated to the applicants.

If you have any questions regarding this position, working with us, your future colleague, Markus Säynevirta, will be happy to provide further information. You can reach him by phone (+358 40 540 6256) during 16th of January between 9.00-11.00 and 27th of January between 13.00-15.00.

We are thrilled to have you as part of our team – let us hear from you!

As a proven leader in the global aerospace sector, Airbus Group consists of three divisions: Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters and Defence & Space employing globally 134 000 employees.

In Finland, Airbus Defence and Space Oy employs around 370 people in Helsinki and Jyväskylä. Most of our employees work in Public Safety and Security business unit. We support our customers in public safety organisations such as police, defence, fire & rescue, healthcare & hospitals, airports, transportation, oil & gas, and utilities, collaborating in a smart and secure manner. While offering hybrid solutions to support our customers on a smooth evolution path, we are playing an active role in shaping future communications and collaborations technology and setting the ground for new standards.