Satellite Digital Systems Placement – 12‑Month Internship

About the role

This 12‑month placement starts on 19 July 2027 in Stevenage and joins Airbus Defence and Space's Processor Systems team. You will work on the development of next‑generation digital satellite payloads, collaborating with experts across hardware, firmware and software disciplines.

Key responsibilities

• Design, simulate and analyse digital signal processing algorithms.
• Develop and validate control software for satellite processors.
• Perform digital hardware design and analysis.
• Conduct laboratory testing of new processor designs.

Required profile

• Undergraduate student for the full placement duration, studying Software Engineering, Physics, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics.
• Proficiency in C, Python or similar programming languages.
• Enthusiasm for digital electronic technologies and creative problem‑solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi‑disciplinary engineering team.

Required skills

• C programming
• Python programming
• Digital signal processing
• Firmware development
• Hardware design analysis

What we offer

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