Employer: Airbus defence and space

Who Are They?

Airbus is based in Europe and are world leaders in the aerospace sector. Their work ranges from commercial flights to defence and space. They design, produce and deliver innovative solutions to create a more connected, safer and more prosperous world.

Airbus are currently pushing the boundaries of technology and working towards a cleaner future of aviation through developing unmanned vehicles and electric propulsion systems for aircraft.

Careers

The range of applications of technology and knowledge at Airbus defence and space requires a lot of different STEM, and non-STEM, based roles.

Among the different roles at Airbus defence and space are:

  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineers
  • Software Engineers
  • Aerospace Engineers
  • Sales Engineers
  • Health & Safety Advisers
  • Quality Systems Engineer
  • PR and Communications Officers
  • Test Technicians and Assistants

Being the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, Airbus is an extremely global company, so there is a large amount of opportunities to travel.

You can see what current vacancies Airbus have here.

Science and Maths links

Topics in Science and Maths that link to Airbus defence and space and what the company does:

  • Forces
  • Motion
  • Materials
  • Electricity
  • Aerodynamics
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