Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Job Description:

Start date: September 2026

Location: Airbus Defence & Space Stevenage

Duration: 5 years

University: University of Hertfordshire

Degree: BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering 

Application: 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.

Application closing date:We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

Benefits:

Salary: £23,000

37 hours per week // Half Day Fridays! * // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!

*Subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us:

We are a Manufacturing Engineering department for Satellite production in Stevenage working on an array of Platforms including Eurostar Neo, OneSAT and Science projects (Rosalin Franklin Rover).

This is an exciting & dynamic technical role essential to Manufacture, Assembly, Integration and Test of flight hardware. You will be supporting the definition of the standard processes for composite panels, spacecraft structures, propulsion and payloads, and provide ownership, measurement and improvement of manufacturing processes essential to delivering spacecraft on time, on cost and on quality.

What you will be doing:

As an apprentice in the Manufacturing Engineering department you will be involved in:

• Introduction of manufacturing best practice/ standardization into design

• Creation of build documentation

• Improvement of existing processes

• Innovation and bringing ideas to life

Outward Bound:

During the 1st year of the apprenticeship, you will attend a week of Team Building Activities and Exercises at one of the Outward-Bound UK Sites. Split up into teams consisting of Apprentices of all levels from various Airbus Defence and Space sites, you will work as a team to complete daily activities such as Rock Climbing, Hiking, Abseiling, Canoeing and more.

Requirements:

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• Minimum of120 UCASpoints made up of3 A levels at grade B or above, which must include Maths, and Physics or Technology or an Engineering based subject, plus another subject other than General Studies and Critical Thinking

OR

• BTEC L3 Extended Diplomain Engineering with a minimum grade DDM, which must include a Merit in Further Mathematics

OR

• Access Course Tariff - 30 Level 3 creditsat Distinction to include Maths or Science or principles units, with the remaining 15 L3 credits being at merit

AND

• GCSE grade C/4or above inMaths and English Language

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge and understanding: Commitment to continue personal development, refreshing and expanding engineering knowledge through a variety of methods;

• Design and development of processes, systems, services and products: Contributing to the continuing development of engineering within their domain;

• Responsibility and management skills: Taking personal responsibility for their actions, managing projects;

• Communication and inter-personal skills: Be able to demonstrate a range of communication styles and methods. Understanding the importance of networks within and across functions;

• Professional commitment: Demonstrating a personal and professional commitment to society, their profession and the environment, adopting a set of values and behaviours that will maintain and enhance the reputation of the profession;

• Natural problem solver with a hands-on approach and a passion for making things better, faster, leaner and smarter. Able to get stuck in and affect change;

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where challenges are opportunities;

• Aptitude for mechanical engineering, building & assembling parts/products and innovation (AI, Machine learning, robotics, 3D printing);

• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved;

• Submit a Cover Letter stating your motivations.

BOOST YOUR APPLICATION:

We want to get to know you—not just your grades or school background so, tell us on your cover letter:

• Why Airbus and this apprenticeship?
  What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? What is it about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace that excites you? We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.
   

• What skills and experience do you bring?
  Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects, academic work and extracurricular activities. 

Important Information:

GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check). 

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. For more information, please check theGovernment Website.

LEVY FUNDING:Successful candidates must be eligible for the levy funding. 

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

AI Guidance:We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus Use of AI Guidance.

Contact:

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email [email protected]​. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Apprenticeship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Support to Management

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