Surge in Orbex Internship Applications by 120% Indicates Increasing Passion for Scotland's Space Industry
Orbex, a British rocket manufacturer, is gearing up for an exciting phase in its journey as it enters the final stages of developing its Prime rocket. The company has announced a recruitment drive to hire an additional fifty staff members over the next six months, with the aim of supporting the first vertical rocket launch from UK soil.
The recruitment drive is in the final countdown to the anticipated launch of Prime, which is set to be the world's greenest rocket and the first European nation to unveil an innovative, lightweight re-usable launcher. The £20 million investment secured by Orbex has made this ambitious project possible.
Ishbel Inkster, Chief People Officer at Orbex, commented on the exciting opportunity to join the company at this pivotal moment. "We are thrilled to welcome new team members as we prepare for the inaugural launch of Orbex Prime," she said.
Orbex's Internship Programme, which covers areas such as Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT), Software, Legal, Avionics, Ground Segment Software, and Structures, has seen a significant increase in interest this year. Over 2,000 applications were received, marking a 120% increase from last year. The strong interest in the programme speaks volumes about the exciting opportunities in the UK space sector.
Nine lucky applicants will be offered the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in roles spanning diverse areas of the business. However, the names of these Lucky Interns for the years 2025/2026 could not be found in the provided search results.
Many of the new roles will support 'integrated operations', a crucial aspect of the launch process. The UK Space Agency's Director of Launch, Matt Archer, expressed his enthusiasm about the internship programme, stating, "The strong interest in Orbex's internship programme speaks volumes about the exciting opportunities in the UK space sector."
Orbex has already unveiled the first full-scale prototype of the Prime orbital space rocket on its dedicated launch pad. The company is committed to playing a key role in developing the skills and talent of the future in the UK space sector.
Applications for the Internship Programme have now closed for this year. The UK is on the brink of a significant milestone as it prepares to launch the first UK-built, UK-launched orbital rocket, Prime, solidifying its position as a European leader in the space sector.
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