Simulation and Modelling Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Job Description

Job Description:

Start date: September 2025

Location: Airbus Defence & Space Stevenage

Duration: 4 years

University: Nottingham Trent University

Degree: BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineering)

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: £20,200

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:

Within the Space Systems division of Airbus Defence and Space, the Simulation and Modelling department (TSEAS3) consists of teams in the UK, France and Germany. The department provides a central competence for all the activities associated with the design, development and support of simulators and test benches used for satellite functional verification. The use cases for these solutions include:

• verification of the Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) algorithms and performance

• development and validation of the on-board software

• validation of the functional chains and equipment interfaces of the space system during the Assembly Integration and Test (AIT) campaigns

This role is based in the UK team, where we support Telecommunications, Earth Observation, Navigation & Science missions such as OneSat, the Rosalind Franklin Mars Rover and Solar Orbiter.

We have a number of new and innovative projects including ARIEL that will contribute to the discovery and characterization of exoplanets and FORUM, which is part of the European Space Agency (ESA) Earth Explorer (EE) mission programme addressing critical Earth science issues.

What you will be doing:

All of our simulators mimic the functional behaviour of a spacecraft, so that they are suitable for validating key elements of the complete system. The main software language we use to develop our simulators is C++ and the final simulator will run on a Linux workstation. Therefore, you will need to learn and develop these key skills, also used within many industries.

You will learn what it takes to write and maintain high quality, reliable software all the way from requirements definition through to software design, coding and test. You will learn all the software development methods and practices required to ensure high quality standards are followed and built into the solutions you produce.

While the development of our simulators requires the use of a varied set of software programming languages and tools, the challenges lie in the design and concepts where innovation and an ability to think outside the box will be a strong advantage.

Finally, it is worth noting that the projects you will work on will technically challenge you, as you will be contributing to engineering and science missions that have never been done before.

Requirements:

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

• 120 UCAS points made up of 3 A levels which must include Maths, Science or IT

OR

• BTEC IT or relevant industry experience/accreditation: Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) Accredited Prior Learning (APL)

AND

• GCSE Maths and English Language at 4/C or above or equivalent subject to validation.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Mathematical aptitude

• Problem-solving skills

• Computer Programming knowledge

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Teamwork skills

• Any hobbies or examples of software development using Raspberry PIs is of particular interest.

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

• Submit a Cover Letter stating your motivations

Important Information:

GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the required grades 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) .

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

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.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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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