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Radio Frequency (RF) Test System Engineering Placement (12 months)

Airbus
£24,500
Portsmouth

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a 12-month Engineering placement supporting satellite payload testing.
  • Earn £24,500 per year with 37-hour weeks and hybrid working options.
  • Gain experience in test system development, deployment, and RF engineering.
  • Applications close on 25 October 2026.

About the Role

This is a 12-month placement within the Payload Prepare for Test team, focusing on the electrical and RF testing of telecommunication satellite spacecraft products.

What You'll Be Doing

During this internship, you will support Satellite Payload Test functions and contribute to the successful delivery of payload test campaigns across multiple live projects. Typical activities include:

  • Design and procurement of new test system hardware
  • Initial assembly, validation and commissioning of new test system hardware
  • Writing of new test system software
  • Supporting investigations with the systems engineering team
  • Test System parametric data generation and validation
  • Test System test code validation
  • Test System calibration and deployment to the cleanroom
  • Test System emulation of parametric data
  • Test System support of live test campaigns and investigations

These activities will involve participating in sprints and daily scrums, and when needed, you'll be in the cleanroom supporting the test system itself.

Requirements

  • Currently studying towards an Engineering, Science, or Production based degree.
  • Basic knowledge of Labview and/or Java.
  • Basic knowledge of Agile/Sprint methodologies.
  • Communication skills, teamwork, presentation skills, and a proactive attitude.

Benefits

  • Salary: £24,500 per year
  • 37 hours per week
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working options available
  • Half day Fridays (subject to completing full hours prior to this)
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Important Information

  • Start Date: 19 July 2027
  • Location: Portsmouth
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Applications Close: 25 October 2026
  • Security Clearance: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.
  • This placement is for Undergraduates only and you must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.