Space Systems Mechanical, Thermal & Propulsion Procurement Placement (12 months)

Space Systems Mechanical, Thermal & Propulsion Procurement Placement (12 months) at Airbus Defence and Space.

Start date: 20 July 2026

Location: Stevenage

Duration: 12 months

Application: We welcome your interest in joining Airbus. You can apply for multiple positions, but you can progress in the selection process for only one position at a time. Review all opportunities to find the best match for your experience and aspirations.

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Benefits: Salary £23,850; 37 hours per week; Flexible working hours; Hybrid working; Half day Fridays; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Support Multi-Functional Team harmonisation between technologies (Propulsion, Structures, Detail Parts, Power Systems, Thermal Hardware and Mechanisms)
• Manage risk for the team, including follow-up with Multi-Functional Team Leaders
• Support savings reporting from idea creation to saving completion
• Support Multi-Functional Next Level project completion
• Provide transversal support to the Head Office Sub-Commodity and Team Leaders
• Contribute to sourcing activity, support tendering and contract negotiation to achieve best purchasing conditions
• Monitor contracts with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure terms and conditions are applied throughout the contract life cycle
• Support day-to-day relationships with suppliers and project execution to optimise value and minimise total cost of ownership and risks
• Contribute to Multifunctional/Multidivisional teams throughout tendering, contracting and contract life cycle phases

• Open to Undergraduates only; candidates must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement. Please inform graduation date on your application
• CV and Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability
• Studying towards a degree in Engineering, Business Management or equivalent
• Good negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build relationships and work in a team
• English at negotiation level

Security clearance: You will be subject to a BPSS check. UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control may be required depending on the role.

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Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment type: Internship

Experience level: Student

Job family: Support to Management

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