Mechanical design of optical systems placement (12 Months)

☞ Airbus

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Bristol South West

Category: Mechanical / Technical

Industry: Aerospace Defence

Job type: Full-time

Salary: £18,000 a year

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Job Description:
Job Title: Mechanical Design of Optical Systems Placement (12 Months)
Location: Filton
Start: July 2022
Duration: 12 Months
Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.
To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging placement opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.
Our placements 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.
About us !
Are you looking for a work placement in the department "Communication Technologies" within Airbus Central Research and Technology in Filton, UK ?
Would you like to discover the work of advanced solutions for optical connectivity ?
Then apply now!
Our team is working on novel research projects pertaining to the field of optical communication and quantum security solutions. We design and build compact laser communication prototypes and demonstration systems that are tested in our Filton labs and flown on drones at various airfields in the UK. We make use of rapid prototyping techniques including optical/mechanical design, carbon fibre cutting and 3D printing. We collaborate with key players in the UK as well as the rest of Europe and the US.
What will you be doing?
The department "Communication Technologies" within Airbus Central Research and Technology is working on advanced solutions for optical airborne connectivity.
In this frame, the aim of this work is to design, implement and test mechanical subsystems for optical communication systems.
  • Support the design, assembly and test of a coarse pointing system for a free-space optical communication system
  • Support of the lab and UAV flight test campaigns
  • Mechanical design skills and use of programs and techniques (ie. Autodesk, FreeCad).
Skills required:
Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.
One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It … Count!
Please note our placements 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;
  • Active enrollment in studying an engineering discipline, preferable mechanical.
  • Mechanical design skills and use of programs and techniques (ie. Autodesk, FreeCad).
  • Knowledge on control theory and programming experience with microcontrollers (ie: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, etc.)

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

Benefits:
  • £18,000 salary
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working hours

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Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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.
Company:
Airbus Operations Limited
Contract Type:
Internship / Stage / Praktikum / Beca
Experience Level:
Student / Etudiant / Student / Estudiante
Job Family:
Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to
emsom@airbus.com
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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