Laser Communication Technology Placement
by Airbus
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Laser Communication Technology Placement
Start date: 6th July 2020
To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.
Our internships 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.
Internship opportunity available within Airbus in Filton (Bristol). Join the laser communication team, where you will work on optical communications projects in a research environment, involving hands on experience with field trials with drone mounted systems, with potential to become the team’s pilot of a Matrice 600 hexacopter.
This is an excellent opportunity to experience the R&D side of business for those who enjoy a practical approach.
Task & accountabilities :
During this internship, the activities you may undertake will include
- Calculation of laser link budgets
- Mechanical design, CAD
- Building of optical terminal prototypes
- Analogue/digital electronics design and PCB layout design.
Required skills :
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!
Our Internships 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:
- You should be from an electronics, mechanical engineering, optics, physics or computer science background and on track for at least a 2:1.
- CAD/mechanical design
- C++ programming
- Electronics design
- Optical communications
- PCB design
Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.
About Airbus
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.
Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.
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