Industrial Means Engineer Placement

Industrial Means Engineer Placement

Start date: 20 July 2026

Location: Stevenage

Duration: 12 months

Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time.We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

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Benefits:

Salary: £23,85037 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays*subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us:

Airbus is one of the world's largest space businesses, working with technologies designed to travel to infinity and beyond. We make it happen—from satellites providing our planet with images and communications to rovers that explore foreign planets and the rockets that launch them there, we make it fly!Working within the Manufacture, Assembly, Integration & Test (MAIT) department in Stevenage, you will support the Industrial Means and Tooling team. Your role is to provide the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) that is essential for the manufacture of satellites and other space products.

What you will be doing:

• You will work closely with various functions to ensure internal and external stakeholder needs are met, all while operating within Airbus's high standards for safety and quality. This varied role will give you time on the shop floor, where you'll support activities related to safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people.
• You will also learn how MGSE is designed, analysed, and manufactured, gaining a clear understanding of the crucial role our Industrial Means team plays within the business.
• Furthermore, you will be responsible for identifying, implementing, and assisting with improvement initiatives that support the company's top objectives.

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.

• *Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*
• Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:
• Studying towards a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering Degree or similar;
• Google Suite experience would be a plus;
• Team player;
• Problem solving skills, with ability to improvise and find solutions;
• Passion for the industry;
• Attention to detail.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact

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How to apply

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