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Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
About us
Do you like connecting with people in different organizations?
Are you interested in developing the digital solutions for wing structures for the future of environmentally sustainable aircraft?
We are looking for someone to join us who is technically disruptive in a constructive way to help us reshape the future. As we continue with our digital journey, we need someone with a different skill set to guide us and show us a different way of doing things.
The Airbus Engineering Structures Placement Scheme is well established and widely recognized as preparing the engineers of the future, equipping them with the wide variety of skills and experience needed to maintain Airbus as one of the leading commercial aerospace companies in the world. The scheme lasts for 12 months and during the scheme to build on core skills, develop project management and communication skills, transnational working. There are opportunities to work on STEM projects aimed at inspiring the engineers of the future.
The Airbus Engineering Structures Wing organisation is transnational, with sites in the UK, France and Germany. Within the UK, there is a community of over 400 engineers working in Filton and Broughton, collaborating on the design and manufacture of the wings for all Airbus commercial aircraft. This position is primarily based in Filton.
Airbus Engineering Structures Wing covers the main aircraft programmes, A220, Single Aisle, Long Range, A350, A380 and A400m, as well as preparing for the future with research and development into new aircraft configurations and technologies to enable more efficient and environmentally sustainable aircraft.
What you will be doing
As an student engineer you will develop the digital solutions needed across a wide range of more traditional disciplines within the wing business.
During this placement, the activities you may undertake will include;
- Applying Python, Java, GScript, C++ based Automation in order to improve design and stress processes
- Influence Digital Transformation within the wing and airframe organisations
- Perform Data Analytics on Skywise, Google Studio and internal platforms developed by Airbus
- Developing machine learning algorithms on various platforms
- Use of VR/AR techniques
- Support the move from Server Based Microsoft Applications to Cloud Based Google Applications
Skills required
Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.
One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It … Count !
Please note our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following
- Naturally curious and excited to explore new ideas
- Naturally curious and excited to explore digital technologies
- Excited to work in a dynamic and changing environment
- Passionate about Aerospace and the challenges of the civil aircraft market
Essential skills
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- Collaborate well within a team
- Are sensitive to clients needs and can develop good client relationships
- Studying a degree in an technical discipline with a focus on digital skills and coding
- Demonstrated good knowledge of coding and data analysis techniques (Python, Java, Google Script preferred)
Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.
Benefits
- £18,000 salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible working hours
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
