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Radio Frequency (RF) Test System Engineering Placement

Hybrid in Portsmouth·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Airbus UK

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Overview

Job details

  • £24,500 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About £1,760 a month after tax.

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Be near Portsmouth for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

    Paid annual leave, per the ad.

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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

The role

How you'll work

Start date: 19 July 2027

Location: Portsmouth

Duration: 12 months

Applications close on 18 October 2026!

What you will be doing

During this internship, you will support Satellite Payload Test functions detailed above and contribute to the successful delivery of payload test campaigns across multiple live projects.

Typical activities include:

  • Design and procurement of new test system hardware;
  • Initial assembly, validation and commissioning of new test system hardware;
  • Writing of new test system software;
  • Supporting investigations with the systems engineering team;
  • Test System parametric data generation and validation;
  • Test System test code validation;
  • Test System calibration and deployment to the cleanroom;
  • Test System emulation of parametric data;
  • Test System support of live test campaigns and investigations.

These activities will involve participating in our sprints and daily scrums, and when needed, you'll be in the cleanroom supporting the test system itself.

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.*

As the successful candidate, you should be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Currently studying towards an Engineering, Science, or Production based degree;
  • Have a basic knowledge of Labview and/or Java, and have basic knowledge of Agile/Sprint methodologies;
  • Communication skills, teamwork, presentation skills, and you are proactive and not afraid to speak up or ask questions.

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.

Employment Type

Internship

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Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Manufacturing Engineering

About Airbus UK

Airbus designs, manufactures and delivers industry-leading commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transports, satellites, launchers and more. It is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, active in the commercial aircraft, helicopter, defence and space sectors.

Beyond aircraft and helicopters, its portfolio spans defence products such as military aircraft, uncrewed aerial systems and future combat air systems, as well as space activities including Earth observation, telecommunications and navigation satellites, space exploration and space ground systems, alongside security offerings in cybersecurity, crisis management and maritime safety.

Industry
Aerospace
Website
airbus.com

In their own words

About the company & team

The Payload Prepare for Test team works on the electrical and RF testing of telecommunication satellite spacecraft products, specifically on the NEO and the new OneSat platforms. Our team is composed of RF validation, hardware, and software engineers who collaborate to deliver our test solutions in the following areas:

Test System Development

  • Interpreting test requirements to develop new test systems and test types in line with project needs and to satisfy the validation and system team;
  • Forward looking group anticipating future needs and obsolescence to deliver world class RF and Electrical payload check out systems;
  • Continually looking to improve testing through innovation and new technologies.

Test Deployment

  • On time validation and deployment of our test assets to project / operations;
  • Providing on the ground and first line support to spacecraft production operations;
  • Ownership of first closure Non-Quality (NQ) resolution related to test systems.

RF Engineering and Validation

  • Customer facing team liaising directly with external and internal customers to ensure we deliver against testing requirements and expectations;
  • Governance of test processes related to operations and preparation;
  • Providing test inputs to production schedules and management of live test phases;
  • Validation of test system and payload results to ensure compliance with requirements.

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Additional information

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.

AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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