Test Systems Degree Apprenticeship

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Test Systems Degree Apprenticeship

An opportunity is available within the RF (Radio frequency) Product Validation Team, Airbus Defence and Space, Portsmouth. This team is responsible for the design of RF test systems, including the development of leading edge microwave measurement methods. The team is  multi-functional and is typically responsible for the end-to-end life cycle of test systems from design, to in-service manufacturing support. The team comprises experienced Hardware and Software Engineers, who are keen to train the next generation.

As part of this degree apprenticeship, you will be studying towards achieving a BSc Electronic Engineering.

What you will be doing: 

• Working within product engineering teams to design, build and implement test solutions to the challenges faced in the Communication Product Group;
• Understanding and carrying out complex technical tasks, developing and working towards solid design in order to produce world-leading test systems;
• Be actively involved in design reviews, demonstrating your ability to communicate and work as part of a team with colleagues/customers;
• Be involved in and eventually lead test system design;
• Produce detailed technical documents to accompany engineering designs;
• Will have placements in other teams, to ensure that you have a rounded engineering knowledge at the completion of your apprenticeship.

This role may involve some travel to other UK Airbus D&S sites.

Requirements:

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

•  3 A Levels at grade C or above in a Science, Technology, Engineering or additional Mathematics related subject

AND

• 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above, including Mathematics, English Language and a Science, Technology or Engineering related subject

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• The ability to work well in a team, as well as focus on your own self development;
• Good communication skills;
• Practically minded and proactive;
• Interest in Manufacturing and Engineering;
• Aptitude and understanding of mechanical principles;
• 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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