#AGGP2025 Graduate Payload Architect Engineer

at  Airbus Defence and Space Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Start Date: September 2025
Every year we look for university graduates from around the world to join Airbus and help fill the critical roles for our future. We need people with the aspiration, enthusiasm and the talent to help us move forward and to change the world and deliver our vision to pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.
When you begin your career with us, we accelerate your growth through our Airbus Global Graduate development journey , focusing on both soft skills, business knowledge and technical ability. You will be part of a two year programme that enables you to develop your professional skills; build your networks and gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus whilst delivering in a specific position - each development journey is individual !
In addition to on-the-job activity and a comprehensive schedule of training opportunities , once a year you will also join your global graduate community for a development week where you meet your peers, hear from our leaders and learn from the best.
By the end of the programme, you will have gained everything you need to become an established team member in your position, having already demonstrated your value. You will have developed your skills in an area that is strategically important for Airbus, you will know about the Airbus business, the opportunities, challenges and needs, and you will have learned more about yourself, and what makes you great!
Above all you will have the opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.
If you are ready to join and be part of this journey please apply below (& don’t forget to include a motivation letter)!

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Entry Level

• Analysis of payload system architecture and end to end telecom systems, performing performance trade-offs at equipment level and at payload level, complete with preparation of analysis, review and compilation of written reports and presentations for our customers
• Support the payload test campaigns and the analysis of test results, working hand-in-hand with the Assembly, Integration and Test operations team (working in clean room environment)
• Extensive use of modelling tools such as Matlab and Python for in-house developed analysis modelling, Keysight ADS, and Microsoft Office and Gsuite for presentation of technical information to the customer and customer reviews
• Learn about cutting edge satellite and payload technology, telecommunication satellite missions, and key performance parameters and analysis, including link budget parameters such as G/T and EIRP to support the business in delivering on-going and future telecommunication satellite projects, bids, proposals, and studie s