Spacecraft Database Developer Internship (12 Months)

Job description

Spacecraft Database Developer Internship (12 Months)

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. 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 2018
Location: Stevenage
Application closing date: 8th March 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.

The opportunity is within the Functional Avionics group in Stevenage. This group is in charge of the Operational concept, Failure Detection & Recovery, Functional Test concept and associated data management. This involved system level design, development, and verification, for on-going European Space Agency (ESA) programmes such as ExoMars Rover, Solar Orbiter and Biomass. In this position you will be working in the area of spacecraft database architecture, data management and delivery, within the context of overall System Functional Verification on simulated Test Benches and Tests Benches with Hardware in the loop.

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Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

The three main activities you may expect to undertake during this internship are;

·  Develop with users, the user requirements for Airbus Defence and Space database systems
·  Develop, test and maintain software for Airbus Defence and Space database systems
·  Train users of Airbus Defence and Space database systems software

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;

·  Working towards a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Technology
·  Modules in the following would be beneficial - Programming, Databases, Software Architecture
·  Proactive approach
·  Evidence of effective teamwork
·  Good written and verbal communication

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 Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

Please note the closing date for applications to this position is 8th March 2018.