AGGP2027 – Graduate Thermal Engineer
Core
Design and verify thermal control systems for Earth Observation, Exploration, and Telecommunications missions, including space environment analysis and spacecraft lifecycle engineering.
Role type
Graduate Thermal Engineer (2-year development program leading to Thermal Engineer Analyst)
Builds
Thermal control systems and spacecraft engineering solutions for Airbus Defence and Space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Thermal Engineering / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Thermal system design, Space environment analysis, Project management, Multi-disciplinary collaboration, Technical presentation
Preferred skills
Industry-standard thermal engineering tools, Flight hardware experience, Internal placement adaptability
Technologies
Systema Thermica, Thermisol, ESATAN-TMS, DRAMA, Python, Visual Basic, FORTRAN
Responsibilities
Design and verify thermal control systems for diverse missions, Undertake complex space environment work packages (plume impingement, micrometeorite analysis, outgassing, planetary surface simulations), Build expertise with industry-standard thermal engineering tools, Develop leadership and project management skills by taking ownership of work packages, Gain end-to-end spacecraft engineering lifecycle experience, Broaden knowledge through internal placements within Airbus Defence and Space
Seniority
Graduate, rotational development program