Simulation and Modelling Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

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Simulation and Modelling Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Within the Space Systems division of Airbus Defence and Space, the Simulation and Modelling department (TSEAS3) consists of teams in the UK, France and Germany. The department provides a central competence for all the activities associated with the design, development and support of simulators and test benches used for satellite functional verification. The use cases for these solutions include:

• verification of the Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) algorithms and performance
• development and validation of the on-board software
• validation of the functional chains and equipment interfaces of the space system during the Assembly Integration and Test (AIT) campaigns

This role is based in the UK team, where we support Telecommunications, Earth Observation, Navigation & Science missions such as OneSat, the Rosalind Franklin Mars Rover and Solar Orbiter. 

We have a number of new and innovative projects 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 (EE) mission programme addressing critical Earth science issues. 

What you will be doing:

All of our simulators mimic the functional behaviour of a spacecraft, so that they are suitable for validating key elements of the complete system. The main software language we use to develop our simulators is C++ and the final simulator will run on a Linux workstation. Therefore, you will need to learn and develop these key skills, also used within many industries.

You will 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 all the software development methods and practices required to ensure high quality standards are followed and built into the solutions you produce. 

While the development of our simulators requires the use of a varied set of software programming languages and tools, the challenges lie in the design and concepts where innovation and an ability to think outside the box will be a strong advantage.

Finally, it is worth noting that 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.

Requirements:

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

• 120 UCAS points made up of 3 A levels which must include Maths, Science or IT 

OR

• BTEC IT or relevant industry experience/accreditation: Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) Accredited Prior Learning (APL)

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:

• Mathematical aptitude
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer Programming knowledge
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Teamwork skills
• Any hobbies or examples of software development using Raspberry PIs is of particular interest.
• 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 required grades 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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