Space Systems Mechanical, Thermal & Propulsion Procurement Placement

Position: Space Systems Mechanical, Thermal & Propulsion Procurement Placement (12 months)
## Space Systems Mechanical, Thermal & Propulsion Procurement Placement (12 months)
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Stevenage:
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End Date:
October 25, 2026 (26 days left to apply): JR
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* Job Description:

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* Start date:

**** 19 July 2027
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* Location:

**** Stevenage
* *** Duration**:
** 12 months
** Applications close on 25 October 2026!
** We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that
** you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time.
** We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.
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**** Benefits:
****** Salary:** £24,50037 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays! * // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* * subject to completing full hours prior to this
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* About us:

**** Are you ready to launch your career with a team that's at the heart of space systems? We're looking for a motivated Space Propulsion, Thermal & Mechanical Systems Intern to join our dynamic and international team. You'll work directly with the Head of Mechanical, Thermal and Propulsion Procurement, playing a key role in defining the procurement strategies for core Airbus Space Systems Programmes.

This isn't a typical internship—it's a chance to immerse yourself in an exciting, fast-paced environment and contribute to projects that are shaping the future of space.

Our team, TSPSM (Mechanical, Thermal and Propulsion Procurement for Space Systems), is a highly strategic, operational and transnational organization with a significant footprint across all our founding countries. When you join us, you’ll develop critical leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in a multinational setting, working with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

We operate on the principles of collective intelligence and synergy to deliver exceptional results. As we expand our initiatives to become a more digital and impactful organization, it's an incredibly exciting time to be part of our team. Join us and help us propel the future of space.
**** What you will be doing:
**** During this placement the activities you may undertake include:
* Support Multi-Functional Team harmonisation between all technologies (Propulsion, Structures, Detail Parts, Thermal Hardware and Mechanisms);
* Be responsible for the risk management of the team, including follow up with all the Multi-Functional Team Leaders;
* Be responsible of the savings reporting, securing continuous update from idea creation to saving completion;
* Support Multi-Functional Next Level project completion;
* Provide transversal support to the HO Sub-Commodity and Team Leaders;
* Contribute to the sourcing activity, support the tendering and the contract negotiation to achieve the best purchasing conditions in accordance with Company requirements;
* Support monitoring the contract (during innovation, development, serial and support phases) with suppliers and Company stakeholders to achieve throughout the contract life cycle a complete application of terms and conditions to ensure suppliers deliver expected performance in all dimensions (Logistics, support, quality, cost...);
* Support managing the day to day relationships with suppliers and running projects to optimise customer value, while minimising total cost of ownership & risks;
* Contribute to the Multifunctional/Multidivisional teams all along the tendering, contracting and contract life cycle phases.
**** Requirements:
**** Our placements are open to
** Undergraduates only.
** Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.
** Please inform your graduation date on your application.*****
* * Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
***** Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
* Studying towards a degree in Engineering, Business Management or equivalent;
* Good negotiation skills and the ability to persuade, influence and convince;
* Good interpersonal and communication skills, in relationship building, team building, motivating others and conflict management.
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