Electrical System Digital Transformation Internship (12 months)

About the role

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is looking for a proactive Electrical System Digital Transformation Intern for a 12‑month placement starting 19 July 2027 in Stevenage. The role provides hands‑on experience in digitising electrical systems, working alongside experienced engineers on real‑world projects.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the electrical engineering team to deploy digital solutions that optimise performance and monitoring of electrical systems.
• Collect, analyse and interpret data from electrical systems to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Work with the security team to ensure digital solutions and data transmission meet industry security standards.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of design specifications, implementation details and testing procedures.
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting of digital solutions, and present progress reports to management.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's degree (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related) and must remain an undergraduate for the full placement.
• Ability to obtain a BPSS security check and, if required, UK SC‑level clearance.

Required skills

• Understanding of electrical systems and components.
• Basic knowledge of digital technologies, IoT and data analysis.
• Programming experience in Python, C++ or Java (optional but advantageous).

What we offer

• Salary of £24,500 per annum.
• 37‑hour work week with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Half‑day Fridays and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.