Software Engineering Intern (12 months)

Job description

Software Engineering Intern (12 months)

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth

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

Start date: July 2019
Location: Portsmouth
Application closing date: 4th November 2018

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.

In this role, you'll be working within the highly successful Network Management Systems (NMS) Centre of Excellence developing software products for use within secure communication networks worldwide.

The NMS team is predominately based in Portsmouth and looks at innovative solutions to the particular challenges of Satellite communication networks deployed for secure communications. This currently involves utilising the latest technologies including AI/ML, Angular front end and a micro service architecture as the back end to provide the business logic.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to build on their existing skills and to make a real contribution to an appropriate group project.

Internships at Airbus

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Main activities of the role:

·  Development using Java enterprise or Python.
·  Use of Machine Learning Frameworks , such as TensorFlow.
·  Design of solutions using UML.
·  Integration and test of solution within a system environment.
·  Deployment of solutions into active communication networks.
·  Fault analysis and rectification on active communication networks.

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.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

Relevant degree disciplines:

·  Studying Computer Science (BSc/MSc)

Relevant degree modules:

·  Python , Java Development or any OO language
·  Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning.
·  Web Development
·  Design / UML
·  IP Networking/Software Defined Networking (SDN)
·  Cyber Security

Technical / IT / Behavioural / Language skills required:

·  Knowledge of full software lifecycle.
·  Ability to work within a team environment sharing designs and working collaboratively to achieve deliveries.
·  Knowledge of development for Windows or Linux platforms.
·  Knowledge of software testing strategies.

Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

Please note the closing date for applications to this position is 4th November 2018.