Sobre esta vaga de Project Manager Assembly Integration and Test (AIT) & Production Placement (12 months) na Airbus
Job Description:
Start date: 19 July 2026
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:
In this internship you will be working within the Project Management (AIT & Production) team on a range of Space products including; structures and panels, propulsion modules and complex mechanisms, these lower level sub assemblies will be form part of the Stevenage Mechanical Platform which will be integrated into Telecommunication spacecrafts. There may also be opportunities to work on some of the Earth Observation, Navigation and Science missions going through the manufacturing facility. Currently the team are working on the ramp up and complex industrialisation aspects of the new product “OneSat”.
You will become an integrated member of the Spacecraft Production team focusing on the Stevenage Mechanical Platform, working within the Manufacturing Assembly Integration and Test (MAIT) Stevenage organisation for Airbus Defence and Space. As a Project Manager (AIT & Production) you will support the team to deliver the project or product on Quality, on Time, on Cost. The team is ultimately responsible for delivering completed spacecraft modules to a range of internal customers and stakeholders.
What you will be doing:
During this placement the activities you may undertake include:
- Accountable for ensuring a schedule is issued & updated, and in line with the Multi-Functional Team’s (MFT’s) & Performance Management expectations, working with the department scheduler;
- Responsible for driving activities to ensure On Time delivery;
- Managing risks or issues that could impact any major milestone for final delivery;
- Accountable for cost management and reporting within the operational scope of the project;
- Reporting to and managing expectations of a range of internal stakeholders.
Our placements give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus and within the realms of project management and control. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.
Guidance and supervision will always be available, but you will be given a large degree of freedom and responsibility to develop each project in your own way!
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:
- Studying towards a degree in Manufacturing, Production Engineering or Project Management;
- Knowledge in Project Management;
- IT literacy surrounding reporting and spreadsheets;
- Interpersonal skills (most of our activities require a great team spirit, with a mindset of speaking up, and sharing knowledge).
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.
Contact
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Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space LimitedEmployment Type:
Internship-------
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