Payload Engineer Placement (12 months)

at  Airbus Defence and Space Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Start date: 21st July 2025
Location: Portsmouth
Duration : 12 Months
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.

ABOUT US:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Payload Specialist Engineering team responsible for the payload architecture/definition, cost, research and development and roadmaps for Airbus Telecommunications Payloads. Focusing on the advance work needed to support future contracts you will have the opportunity to be involved in multiple aspects from technical data management, equipment definition, payload architecture and latest telecom technologies. You will also work closely with other engineering teams and may support on-going projects.
With a 15 year life 36,000km from Earth, we have to demonstrate to our customers every aspect of the design and performance will meet their needs..

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.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Student

You will support the day to day business of payload engineering providing an opportunity to learn about all the different types of telecommunications payloads. This will also include:

• Cost models and schedule - how we prepare bids to win new satellite contracts;
• Payload key RF performance parameters / DC power and mass constraints;
• Major elements of the payload - antenna, digital processor, software, other RF equipment;
• How we work with external suppliers, supporting current project needs;
• Help with technical data management such as reviewing test results/specification/documentation;
• Gaining an appreciation of the overall payload design.

The tasks will be varied and require you to use different skills (technical, data management, communication etc.) in order to complete them successfully.