Microwave Instruments Systems Engineer Placement (12 months)

Job Description

Start date: 19 July 2027 Location: Portsmouth Duration: 12 months Applications close on 27 September 2026! 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.

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

Are you interested in an internship where you will have the opportunity to work with Earth Observation Satellite Payloads? Then this internship is for you! You will join our Earth Observation and Science division for your internship, specifically the radar and microwaves department in Portsmouth, with global experts in the development of spaceborne radar and radiometer payloads. We develop spaceborne payloads that image the Earth in exquisite detail for monitoring of sea-ice zones and the polar environment, mapping in support of humanitarian aid in crisis situations, monitoring land surface motion risks and mapping of land surfaces: forests, water and soil, and agriculture.

What you will be doing

During this internship, you will have the opportunity to support a range of activities such as: Be integrated as part of the instrument development team working on the next generation of Earth Observation radar, microwave and/or optical payloads; Undertake radar, microwave and/or optical instruments architecture and design activities within