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Space Systems Mechanical, Thermal & Propulsion Procurement Placement (12 months)

Salary:  £24,500 per annum
Location:  Stevenage, United Kingdom
Location flexibility:  1 office day / week, 2 office days / week, 3 office days / week, 4 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Description:

Start date: 19 July 2027

Location: Stevenage

Duration : 12 months

Applications close on 25 October 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.

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 https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application .

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 ready to launch your career with a team that's at the heart of space systems? We're looking for a motivated Space Propulsion, Thermal & Mechanical Systems Intern to join our dynamic and international team. You'll work directly with the Head of Mechanical, Thermal and Propulsion Procurement, playing a key role in defining the procurement strategies for core Airbus Space Systems Programmes. This isn't a typical internship-it's a chance to immerse yourself in an exciting, fast-paced environment and contribute to projects that are shaping the future of space. Our team, TSPSM (Mechanical, Thermal and Propulsion Procurement for Space Systems), is a highly strategic, operational and transnational organization with a significant footprint across all our founding countries. When you join us, you’ll develop critical leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in a multinational setting, working with both suppliers and internal stakeholders. We operate on the principles of collective intelligence and synergy to deliver exceptional results. As we expand our initiatives to become a more digital and impactful organization, it's an incredibly exciting time to be part of our team. Join us and help us propel the future of space.

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Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Bike parking
Coaching
Complimentary Medical Services
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Enhanced sick pay
Family health insurance
Health insurance
In house training
Language lessons
Mentoring
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Referral bonus
Sabbaticals
Teambuilding days
Mental health support
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders
On-site catering
Modern office
L&D budget
Lunch and learns
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401K
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Faith rooms

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What you will be doing:


During this placement the activities you may undertake include:
  • Support Multi-Functional Team harmonisation between all technologies (Propulsion, Structures, Detail Parts, Thermal Hardware and Mechanisms);
  • Be responsible for the risk management of the team, including follow up with all the Multi-Functional Team Leaders;
  • Be responsible of the savings reporting, securing continuous update from idea creation to saving completion;
  • Support Multi-Functional Next Level project completion;
  • Provide transversal support to the HO Sub-Commodity and Team Leaders;
  • Contribute to the sourcing activity, support the tendering and the contract negotiation to achieve the best purchasing conditions in accordance with Company requirements;
  • Support monitoring the contract (during innovation, development, serial and support phases) with suppliers and Company stakeholders to achieve throughout the contract life cycle a complete application of terms and conditions to ensure suppliers deliver expected performance in all dimensions (Logistics, support, quality, cost...);
  • Support managing the day to day relationships with suppliers and running projects to optimise customer value, while minimising total cost of ownership & risks;
  • Contribute to the Multifunctional/Multidivisional teams all along the tendering, contracting and contract life cycle phases.

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 outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Studying towards a degree in Engineering, Business Management or equivalent;
  • Good negotiation skills and the ability to persuade, influence and convince;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, in relationship building, team building, motivating others and conflict management.

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.

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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 us . Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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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:
Internship
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Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:
Support to Management

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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