Propulsion Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

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Propulsion Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

The Spacecraft propulsion sub-system engineering role includes following responsibilities:

• Design of chemical propulsion system architecture concepts to satisfy spacecraft system needs and constraints. 
• Analysis of propulsion system performance at sub- system and system level for both commercial telecoms and ESA satellite programmes.

What you will be doing:

Main activities of the role include:

• Generate propulsion system specifications and perform propulsion design, performance and analysis for chemical propulsion systems.
• Prepare spacecraft system test plans, test requirement preparation, verification analysis including FMECA, design verification matrices and assessing test results.
• Concurrent engineering with system level interfaces mainly in the structural, thermal control, integration and test, attitude control and mission analysis disciplines.
• Be responsible for technical documents and presentations in support of project technical reviews.
• Be the author and owner of propulsion system technical specifications (electromechanical equipment/ components, pressure vessels, thrusters etc.) and follow through procurement of these from suppliers including involvement in design reviews. Review and acceptance of equipment/sub-system test results, review of equipment supplier’s delivery data packs and final technical acceptance of propulsion subsystem and justification to the end satellite customer.
• Delivering presentations at major project design reviews, R&D activities and future studies/ proposals support.
• Responsibilities also include supporting spacecraft flight critical operations often at customer ground control facilities reviewing spacecraft telemetry and tele-commands.

Requirements:

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, 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

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

• Leadership experience
• Interest / passion for Engineering
• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved 
• Submit a Cover Letter stating your motivations

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 OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check). 

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

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.

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