Graduate Satellite AIT Electrical Engineer
Job Description
Join Airbus's prestigious Global Graduate Programme as a Graduate Satellite AIT Electrical Engineer, starting September 2026. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking space missions at Airbus Defence and Space Limited. As part of a two-year development journey, you'll gain hands-on experience in spacecraft subsystem integration, testing, and launch support while working on prestigious projects like Solar Orbiter and ExoMars Rover.
The position combines electrical engineering with software development, requiring skills in Java, C, and scripting languages. You'll be involved in critical tasks from anomaly investigations to launch site operations, with opportunities for international travel. The role is based in Stevenage, UK, where you'll work alongside experienced professionals in the Satellite Assembly Integration and Test department.
This isn't just a job – it's a carefully structured development program designed to accelerate your growth. You'll benefit from rotational placements, comprehensive training, and annual development weeks with your global graduate cohort. The program emphasizes both technical excellence and leadership development, preparing you for a successful career in the aerospace industry.
Airbus offers a collaborative, innovative environment where you'll contribute to pioneering sustainable aerospace solutions. The company's impressive portfolio includes secure space communications for the UK Government and various ESA missions. You'll be part of a team that's literally reshaping how we live in our world, while developing expertise in both hardware and software aspects of satellite engineering.
Responsibilities For Graduate Satellite AIT Electrical Engineer
- Learn about spacecraft subsystem integration
- Perform functional and system testing
- Conduct anomaly investigations
- Perform initial test result analysis
- Support environmental testing
- Support spacecraft interface checks at launch site
- Develop both electrical engineering and software skills
- Participate in environmental test campaigns and spacecraft launches
- Write and debug scripts
Requirements For Graduate Satellite AIT Electrical Engineer
- Degree in Electronics, Electrical Systems, Avionics, Space or similar Engineering
- Good knowledge of programming and scripting in various languages (C, Java, bash scripting etc.)
- Strong verbal and written communication in English
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Must be eligible for security clearance
- Recent graduate or first professional experience in the field
Benefits For Graduate Satellite AIT Electrical Engineer
- Two-year development program
- Annual development week with global graduate community
- Comprehensive training schedule
- Opportunity for overseas travel
- Flexible working conditions
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