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Project Manager Assembly Integration and Test (AIT) & Production Placement (12 months)

Stevenage
£24.5k/yr
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Job Description

Start date: 19 July 2026
Location: Stevenage
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.

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Benefits

  • Salary: £24,500
  • 37 hours per week
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working options available depending on the role
  • Half day Fridays* (subject to completing full hours prior to this)
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us

In this internship you will be working within the Project Management (AIT & Production) team on a range of Space products including; structures and panels, propulsion modules and complex mechanisms, these lower level sub assemblies will be form part of the Stevenage Mechanical Platform which will be integrated into Telecommunication spacecrafts. There may also be opportunities to work on some of the Earth Observation, Navigation and Science missions going through the manufacturing facility. Currently the team are working on the ramp up and complex industrialisation aspects of the new product “OneSat”.

You will become an integrated member of the Spacecraft Production team focusing on the Stevenage Mechanical Platform, working within the Manufacturing Assembly Integration and Test (MAIT) Stevenage organisation for Airbus Defence and Space. As a Project Manager (AIT & Production) you will support the team to deliver the project or product on Quality, on Time, on Cost. The team is ultimately responsible for delivering completed spacecraft modules to a range of internal customers and stakeholders.

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What you will be doing

During this placement the activities you may undertake include:

  • Accountable for ensuring a schedule is issued & updated, and in line with the Multi-Functional Team’s (MFT’s) & Performance Management expectations, working with the department scheduler;
  • Responsible for driving activities to ensure On Time delivery;
  • Managing risks or issues that could impact any major milestone for final delivery;
  • Accountable for cost management and reporting within the operational scope of the project;
  • Reporting to and managing expectations of a range of internal stakeholders.

Our placements give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus and within the realms of project management and control. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.

Guidance and supervision will always be available, but you will be given a large degree of freedom and responsibility to develop each project in your own way!

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.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Studying towards a degree in Manufacturing, Production Engineering or Project Management;
  • Knowledge in Project Management;
  • IT literacy surrounding reporting and spreadsheets;
  • Interpersonal skills (most of our activities require a great team spirit, with a mindset of speaking up, and sharing knowledge).

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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.

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Company

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type

Internship

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Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Programme & Project Management

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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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Skills

Project management
Manufacturing
Production engineering
Schedule management
Risk management
Cost management
Stakeholder management
Reporting
Spreadsheets
Teamwork
Communication
Industrialisation
Spacecraft production
Quality control

Location

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

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