Software Developer Placement (13 months)

Job Description

Start date: 19 July 2027 Location: Stevenage Duration: 13 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

The Database Architecture team in Stevenage helps power cutting-edge space programmes for premier customers like the European Space Agency (ESA) and leading commercial satellite providers. Our team delivers essential data and software solutions across the entire lifecycle of major space missions—from ESA flagship programmes like the Vigil, Aeolus 2, Forum, the ExoMars Rover and Biomass to commercial projects like OneSAT. As an intern, you will apply your software development and data management skills directly to these high-impact technical solutions. You’ll be joining a passionate, collaborative group of technical experts who are dedicated to solving complex space engineering challenges—and excited to support your personal and professional growth.

What you will be doing

As a Database Architecture team Intern, you will gain hands-on, end-to-end experience building data management software for active space programmes. In this role, you will: Drive End-to-End Solutions: Help analyze spacecraft engineering use cases, build prototype softw