Design Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

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Design Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Do you have a passion for Mechanical Design and looking to work within the Space industry?

You will be joining the Mechanical Design Office (MDO) at Airbus Defence & Space in Stevenage which is part of our transnational central engineering function. We are a team of 70 designers and technical experts who are all passionate about finding technical solutions to support Telecom and Exploration Satellite missions.  We are an ideal mix of people who can help you develop technically and personally in the role.

The group is responsible for product design from concept through to production using the latest Dassault digital tool set, primarily 3DX Catia V6. We are focused on Digital Transformation, continually evolving our methodologies to maximise efficiency across the end to end design and manufacturing processes.

What you will be doing:

While ‘in the office’, you will be part of a multi-functional project team with an MDO Lead Designer assigned as your mentor and working alongside other specialist engineering disciplines. You will work with the project team to complete the early customization and development design challenges and be required to evolve the Spacecraft Assembly Digital Mock-up in 3DX.  This will lead into the generation and configuration of the required manufacturing data for production.

You will undertake 4-6 month placement rotations in various design teams including our Structure Design Group, Antenna Products Group, Propulsion Systems Engineering Group, and Spacecraft Architecture. Wherever possible, these rotations will align with your course modules so you have the opportunity to bring your learnings to life.

Requirements:

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

• 120-128 UCAS points made up of 3 A levels at B or above which must include Maths and a Physics or Engineering based subject

OR

• A minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 4 or above which must include HL Maths and Physics

OR 

• A BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering at a minimum of DDM with a Merit or above in Further Maths unit or equivalent subject to validation

OR

• 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction to include Maths or Science or Principles units. The remaining 15 L3 credits must be at merit

AND 

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

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate the following;

• A keen interest in Mechanical Design, Space technologies, CAD and digital design tool technologies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved
• Submit a Cover Letter stating your motivations

About Airbus

Apprenticeships with Airbus“It’s an amazing career start - you’re getting hands-on experience and all course fees paid, whilst you earn a salary!”

Achieve extraordinary things!

At the forefront of innovation and a proven leader in global aerospace, Airbus designs, manufactures and delivers cutting-edge commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transporters, satellites and launch vehicles, as well as providing data services, navigation, cyber and communications security, urban mobility and other solutions for customers on a global scale. At Airbus, we draw on each other’s expertise and experience and put our passion and determination into exploring sustainable aerospace developments. We connect to the best minds. We make bold decisions. We find smart solutions. We get the world’s most advanced technologies off the ground.

Earn while you learn, no course fees!

As an apprentice at Airbus, you’ll be taking your first steps towards building your career. We’ve carefully designed our apprenticeship programmes to give you valuable practical training while you complete your college or university studies.

Your studies will be paid for and you’ll earn while you learn, so you’ll be off to a racing start at the end of your apprenticeship. At the same time, every day at Airbus brings something new and exciting to do. What you do will make a real difference – on the ground, in the sky and in space.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.