Job Description:

Start date: 19 July 2027

Location: Stevenage

Duration: 12 months

Applications close on 27 September 2026! 

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Benefits:

Salary: £24,500

37 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

*subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us: 

Airbus is a leading technology-driven organisation specialising in Aerospace industry. We are committed to innovation and continuously strive to improve our electrical systems' efficiency, reliability, and performance. As we embark on a digital transformation journey, we are seeking a talented and proactive Electrical System Digital Transformation Intern to join our team for a 6-month placement, starting in March or April. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the realm of digitisation and electrical engineering.

As an Electrical System Digital Transformation Intern, you will play a pivotal role in assisting our engineering team in the implementation of advanced digital solutions to enhance our electrical systems. This internship is designed to provide you with real-world experience, enabling you to contribute to meaningful projects that impact our company's operations positively. Throughout this 12-month journey, you will have the chance to work closely with experienced professionals and gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the field of electrical engineering.

What you will be doing:

During this placement, the activities you may undertake will include:

• Digital Solutions Implementation: Collaborate with the electrical engineering team to deploy digital solutions and technologies aimed at optimizing the performance and monitoring of electrical systems.

• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data from electrical systems to identify patterns, trends, and potential areas of improvement. Use this data to inform decision-making and suggest strategies for enhanced system performance.

• Security: Work with the security team to ensure that digital solutions and data transmission within electrical systems are secure and comply with industry standards.

• Research and Innovation: Stay updated with the latest advancements in electrical engineering and digital technologies. Propose innovative ideas and concepts that can be applied to improve our electrical systems.

• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of all digital transformation processes, including design specifications, implementation details, and testing procedures.

• Testing and Troubleshooting: Conduct testing and troubleshooting of digital solutions to identify and resolve any technical issues that may arise during the implementation phase.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, data analysts, and electrical technicians, to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions with existing infrastructure.

• Presentation and Reporting: Prepare periodic progress reports and presentations to update the management team on the status of digital transformation projects and key outcomes.

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 will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Enrolment in a relevant Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field;
• Understanding of electrical systems, principles, and components;
• Basic knowledge of digital technologies, IoT, and data analysis;
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java) is a plus;
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities;
• Demonstrated self-motivation and the ability to take initiative.

This Job Request will be allocated to the projected Joint-Venture scope towards a leading European player in space.

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.

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