AOCS/GNC Internship - 12 months

Job description

AOCS/GNC Internship - 12 months

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

Location: Stevenage
Duration: 12months
Application closing date: 3rd November

To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.

Our internships give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. 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.

An intern on AOCS/GNC (Attitude and Orbital Control System/Guidance, Navigation and Control) is required to join a team of engineers who work on current and future space missions. The internship is a stimulating blend of learning and technical work and the successful candidate will gain extensive experience in the design and analysis of space mission GNC, for both small studies and large projects. The department provides the AOCS/GNC engineering analysis and support to a number of large ESA projects currently being conducted at Airbus Defence and Space.

The internship profile requires a candidate with an excellent numerate background and preferably background in an aerospace related discipline, ideally with computer programming content and a specialisation in robotics. Experience in the use of Matlab and Simulink, mathematical modelling, control engineering and computer simulations would again be highly beneficial.

Internships at Airbus

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

The initial duties and responsibilities are to support the ExoMars GNC team in the development and testing of the prototype rover on which the guidance and control algorithms for the ESA ExoMars rover are being tested. Some of the tasks performed within the wider group are spacecraft control engineering, navigation and guidance; simulator development; mathematical modelling and algorithm development.
An intern on AOCS/GNC (Attitude and Orbital Control System/Guidance, Navigation and Control) is required to join a team of engineers who work on current and future space missions. The internship is a stimulating blend of learning and technical work and the successful candidate will gain extensive experience in the design and analysis of space mission GNC, for both small studies and large projects. The department provides the AOCS/GNC engineering analysis and support to a number of large ESA projects currently being conducted at Airbus Defence and Space.

The internship profile requires a candidate with an excellent numerate background and preferably background in an aerospace related discipline, ideally with computer programming content and a specialisation in robotics. Experience in the use of Matlab and Simulink, mathematical modelling, control engineering and computer simulations would again be highly beneficial.

The initial duties and responsibilities are to support the ExoMars GNC team in the development and testing of the prototype rover on which the guidance and control algorithms for the ESA ExoMars rover are being tested. Some of the tasks performed within the wider group are spacecraft control engineering, navigation and guidance; simulator development; mathematical modelling and algorithm development.

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.

Required skills

Please note our Internships are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.

Essential:
o Studying a numerate degree (e.g. engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics etc.).

Desirable:
o Background with specialisation in robotics.
o Background with control engineering content.
o Background with some relevance to the aerospace industry.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:
o General computer literacy, including MS Office.
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
o The ability to interact comfortably within a team environment.
o Programming experience in one or more languages such as “C”, C++, ObjectiveC, Swift, MatLab, Simulink, Python, Java, JavaScript or assembler.

Desirable:
o Embedded computer systems (e.g. Arduino, Raspberry Pi etc.)
o Linux.
o Programming in “C”.
o Development of robotic systems.
o Mathematical modelling.
o Computer simulations.