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Airbus Defence and Space
About Airbus Defence and Space
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 its own search finds for 'satellite' and keeps only those judged to be space work.
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About Airbus Defence and Space
Satellites, exploration hardware and laser terminals, built inside the Airbus group. It pays Stated per posting (platform-stated).
42 openings posted on its board today42 open roles on Airbus Defence and Space, independently checked 30 Oct 2026.
Paid as an employee of Airbus, under the employment terms each posting states.
Toulouse, France; Munich and Immenstaad, Germany; Stevenage and Portsmouth, United Kingdom; Getafe, Spain
Honest catches
- The pay shown is platform-stated rather than read off a live job feed: a reference point, not a promised rate.
- 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.
What Airbus Defence and Space pays
Platform-stated · as of 2026-10-29From our research, platform-stated, dated 2026-10-29
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The work Airbus Defence and Space hires for
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How to apply to 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.
Who can apply
- 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.
Step by step
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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.
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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.
The timeline varies with the role, the location and the number of applications received, Airbus says.
Tips to get hired
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Airbus Defence and Space do?
Satellites, exploration hardware and laser terminals, built inside the Airbus group.
How much does Airbus Defence and Space pay?
Stated per posting. The board shows a pay figure only where a posting states one.
What is it like to work at Airbus Defence and Space?
Airbus Defence and Space pays Stated per posting (platform-stated).
Which locations does Airbus Defence and Space hire in?
Toulouse, France; Munich and Immenstaad, Germany; Stevenage and Portsmouth, United Kingdom; Getafe, Spain
How do I apply to Airbus Defence and Space?
Online, through the Airbus job portal, for a specific advertised role: Airbus does not consider spontaneous applications. You may apply for more than one role at the same time.
What are the steps of the Airbus recruitment process?
Typically an application review, a recruiter or HR screening, one or more interviews (remote or on site) and a final decision and offer; the exact steps vary by role and location.
Does Airbus have online tests?
Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.
Can I apply to Airbus if I am not a citizen of the country?
Airbus says candidates can apply for any role provided they meet the requirements in the job description, and that eligibility depends on local regulations and the specific role.
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