Design Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Job Description:

Start date: September 2025

Location: Airbus Defence & Space Stevenage

Duration: 4 years

University: University of Hertfordshire

Degree: BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering 

Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

Benefits:

Salary: 20,200

37 hours per week //  Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!

*subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us:

Do you have a passion for Mechanical Design and looking to work within the Space industry?

You will be joining the Mechanical Design Office (MDO) at Airbus Defence & Space in Stevenage which is part of our transnational central engineering function. We are a team of 70 designers and technical experts who are all passionate about finding technical solutions to support Telecom and Exploration Satellite missions.  We are an ideal mix of people who can help you develop technically and personally in the role.

The group is responsible for product design from concept through to production using the latest Dassault digital tool set, primarily 3DX Catia V6. We are focused on Digital Transformation, continually evolving our methodologies to maximise efficiency across the end to end design and manufacturing processes.

What you will be doing:

While ‘in the office’, you will be part of a multi-functional project team with an MDO Lead Designer assigned as your mentor and working alongside other specialist engineering disciplines. You will work with the project team to complete the early customization and development design challenges and be required to evolve the Spacecraft Assembly Digital Mock-up in 3DX.  This will lead into the generation and configuration of the required manufacturing data for production.

You will undertake 4-6 month placement rotations in various design teams including our Structure Design Group, Antenna Products Group, Propulsion Systems Engineering Group, and Spacecraft Architecture. Wherever possible, these rotations will align with your course modules so you have the opportunity to bring your learnings to life.

Requirements:

In order to be eligible for this exciting apprenticeship opportunity, you must have a minimum of:

• 120-128 UCAS points made up of 3 A levels at B or above which must include Maths and a Physics or Engineering based subject

OR

• A minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 4 or above which must include HL Maths and Physics

OR 

• A BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering at a minimum of DDM with a Merit or above in Further Maths unit or equivalent subject to validation

OR

• 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction to include Maths or Science or Principles units. The remaining 15 L3 credits must be at merit

AND 

• GCSE Maths and English Language at 4/C or above or equivalent subject to validation. 

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate the following;

• A keen interest in Mechanical Design, Space technologies, CAD and digital design tool technologies

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved

• Submit a Cover Letter stating your motivations

Important Information:

GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check). 

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

Contact:

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 via email apprentices&64;airbus.com​. ​ ​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.

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