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Airbus Defence and Space jobs
Airbus Defence and Space builds telecommunications, Earth observation and navigation satellites, hardware for exploration missions and, through Tesat, laser terminals, at sites in Toulouse, Munich, Immenstaad, Stevenage, Portsmouth and Getafe. All of Airbus hires through one site, so the board reads the postings of its Defence and Space companies and of Tesat-Spacecom, and keeps only those judged to be space work on their own text (the same companies build the A400M and Eurofighter).
, SpaceJobs.Now lists 200 open jobs at Airbus Defence and Space.
a pay range on 0% of its open roles
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Airbus Defence and Space at a glance
Airbus Defence and Space builds telecommunications, Earth observation and navigation satellites, hardware for exploration missions and, through Tesat, laser terminals, at sites in Toulouse, Munich, Immenstaad, Stevenage, Portsmouth and Getafe. All of Airbus hires through one site, so the board reads the postings of its Defence and Space companies and of Tesat-Spacecom, and keeps only those judged to be space work on their own text (the same companies build the A400M and Eurofighter).
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What Airbus Defence and Space pays
Given posting by postingA range on 0% of its open jobs
The board shows a pay figure only where a posting states one. That is too few ranges for a typical Airbus Defence and Space figure today; the jobs below each carry whatever range their posting gives.
| Discipline | Open jobs | Middle half | Top figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programs & Business | 40 | No range given | Not given |
| Ground Software & IT | 27 | No range given | Not given |
| Systems, Integration & Test | 27 | No range given | Not given |
| Manufacturing & Technicians | 25 | No range given | Not given |
| Avionics & Electrical | 20 | No range given | Not given |
| RF, Communications & Payloads | 14 | No range given | Not given |
| Supply Chain & Facilities | 14 | No range given | Not given |
| Quality & Mission Assurance | 11 | No range given | Not given |
| Flight Software & GNC | 8 | No range given | Not given |
| Mechanical, Structures & Thermal | 6 | No range given | Not given |
| Launch & Mission Operations | 5 | No range given | Not given |
| Science, Imaging & Earth Data | 2 | No range given | Not given |
| Propulsion & Engines | 1 | No range given | Not given |
What Airbus Defence and Space looks for
The usual bar in each discipline Airbus Defence and Space is staffing right now. A posting can ask for more or less (a clearance, a degree, years on hardware), so check the role itself before applying.
A business, finance, law or engineering degree; program managers often hold a PMP or an engineering background.
A computer science degree or equivalent experience; some programs need a US security clearance.
An engineering degree; test technicians often come from the military or a technical program.
Often no degree: a trade school, apprenticeship or military background, plus certifications such as welding or IPC.
An electrical or computer engineering degree; harness and board technicians often hold IPC certifications.
An electrical engineering degree with RF or signal-processing work; payload roles often want physics or optics.
Airbus Defence and Space's disciplines
Each discipline page covers the work itself, the usual entry bar and the pay posted for it across the industry.
For the wider picture, open the pay tables for every discipline or the space employers that pay the most.
Signing up with Airbus Defence and Space
Researched Oct 2026Apply online through the Airbus job portal with a candidate account, for an advertised role (Airbus does not consider spontaneous applications); a typical process is an application review, a recruiter or HR screening, one or more interviews and a final decision with an offer, and some roles add technical tests, case studies or online assessments.
Eligibility
- Candidates can apply for any role, provided they meet the specific requirements listed in the job description; eligibility depends on local regulations and the specific role.
The sign-up steps
- 1
Apply on the Airbus job portal
You must apply online via the Airbus job portal, where your Candidate Account holds your profile and your applications. You may apply for more than one role at the same time.
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Application review
Airbus considers only applications for specific, advertised positions submitted through its job portal.
- 3
Recruiter or HR screening
A recruiter or HR screening follows the review.
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Interviews
One or more interviews, remote or on site, which may include HR interviews, technical interviews and competency-based discussions. Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.
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Decision and offer
Airbus aims to inform all candidates of the outcome of their application, though individual feedback may not always be possible.
Airbus interviews and role tests
HR interviews, technical interviews and competency-based discussions; some roles add technical tests, case studies or online assessments.
Format
Remote or on-site interviews, and online assessments for some roles
How to prepare
- Read the posting's own requirements first: Airbus says the exact steps vary by role and location, and nationality rules depend on local regulations and the role.
Tips to get accepted
- For internships, apprenticeships and graduate programmes the recruitment periods vary by country and programme; Airbus recommends creating job alerts on its portal.
- Airbus warns that unsolicited calls claiming to be Airbus recruitment may be fraud, and asks you to report them to emsom@airbus.com.
What isn't public
- The steps are those of the Airbus group's careers FAQ; Airbus Defence and Space publishes no process of its own.
- Airbus does not say which roles have online assessments or how long a decision takes.
Sources (1)
- Airbus, Careers FAQs
Questions about Airbus Defence and Space
How do I apply to Airbus Defence and Space?
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What does Airbus Defence and Space pay?
Only 0% of its open roles give a range today, not enough for a typical figure. The board shows a pay figure only where a posting states one. Where a Airbus Defence and Space posting does give one, the role below shows it.
Which disciplines is Airbus Defence and Space staffing?
Of its 200 openings, the largest groups are programs & business (40), ground software & IT (27) and systems, integration & test (27).
What does Airbus Defence and Space ask for in program management and business jobs in space?
A business, finance, law or engineering degree; program managers often hold a PMP or an engineering background. The exact bar is in each Airbus Defence and Space posting.
How fresh is this list of Airbus Defence and Space roles?
We read Airbus Defence and Space's public careers site every night. A role stays here as long as Airbus Defence and Space keeps it up, dated with our last check.
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