Job Description:

Start date: September 2024

Duration : 4 years

Location: Stevenage

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:

Do you have a passion for software and want to contribute to the understanding of critical Earth science? Then join our team in the Space Systems division of Airbus Defence and Space!

The Simulation and Modelling department designs and develops simulators and test benches that are used for satellite functional verification and in the assembly and test of spacecraft.

We support a variety of applications covering Telecommunications, Earth Observation & Science missions 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 mission programme to enable more accurate tracking of key atmospheric components to improve the accuracy of Earth climate models.

What you will be doing

All of our simulators mimic the functional behavior of a spacecraft, so that they are suitable for validating key elements of the complete system. The challenges lie in the design and concepts where innovation and an ability to think outside the box are a strong advantage.

The development of our simulators requires the use of a varied set of software programming languages and tools, and the main software language we use to develop our simulators is C++, which then runs on a Linux workstation. Therefore, you will learn and develop these key skills, also used within many industries.

You will also 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 software development methods and practices that will enable you to produce high quality solutions.

Finally, 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.

As part of this degree apprenticeship, you will be studying towards achieving a BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions (Software Engineer).

Partner College/University:

University of Hertfordshire (subject to change due to university availability)

Requirements

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

• 104 UCAS points - A Level BCC in STEM subjects (Preferably Computer Science / Mathematics or a Science) or an Engineering BTEC DMM

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

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

• Knowledge in C++ or Python will be considered a plus

• Submit your CV stating your predicted or achieved grades in your application;

• Submit a cover letter stating your motivation for this role in your application.

Important Information

GRADES : If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance and Export Control

Contact

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. If you wish to discuss this further please contact: 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:

Fixed term

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Support to Management

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