Space Systems Mechanical, Thermal & Propulsion Procurement Placement (12 months)

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.

Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

This role will involve working in areas which require stakeholder, brand and reputation management and involvement with internal and external audiences.

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.

Benefits:

• Salary: £24,500
• 35 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options available depending on the role
• Half day Fridays!
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

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.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. 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.

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