Airbus

Optical and Satellite Communications Software Engineering Placement (12.5 months)

Closed (5 Oct 2026)

Placement

Software Engineering

Paid

Year groups

Not specified

Deadline

5 Oct 2026

Field

Software Engineering

Sector

Aerospace & Transport

Year groups

Penultimate Year

Pay

Paid

Duration

Cycle

Typically runs July/August for 12.5 months

Key facts

Degree required: Bachelor's

Overview

What you'll do

You'll be working within the “Communication Technologies” department, which is focused on advanced solutions for optical airborne connectivity and Radio Frequency (RF) satellite communication.

Eligibility

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only.
Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.

Structure & format

Working pattern: £24,246 35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays!

Funding structure

Salary: £24,246 35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day.
Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Funding

Application timeline

About the employer

Are you looking for a placement in Communication Technologies within Airbus Central Research and Technology in Filton, UK?

Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.