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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.
To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging placement opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.
Our placements give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Systems Engineer to join the Wing Engineering team in Filton. The role offers the opportunity to develop your Design skills on Wing Electrical Systems Installation (ESI) perimeter while boosting your career preparing to be part of the future of air transport.
We are a diverse community of engineers who have effective and sustainable relationship with our clients. We are all passionate about finding technical solutions to support the Electrics department and the wider Wing Systems Installation community.
This is a great opportunity to learn and apply multi-program knowledge on a multinational team with presence in Filton and Bremen. We are an ideal mix of experiences and backgrounds who can help you develop technically and personally in the role.
We are in charge of Wing ESI definition for all Airbus products, on both Functional Electrics and Installation disciplines. Team portfolio includes Single Aisle family, A380, A400M, A330 and A350. We also support R&T projects (High Performance Wing and ZeroE, Wing of Tomorrow) and support Airbus UK Level1 teams ad-hoc in coordination with the relevant organizations.
What you will be doing
As the Electrical Systems Engineering Designer you will gain experience across whole wing component and will get a good overview of the entire ESI and Systems engineering department. On the process you will be gaining and applying knowledge relevant to Electrics definition on Wing and Airframe perimeter from architectural definition to final build.
The tasks will be varied, the pace will be high and require you to use different skills (technical, project management, communication, team work, etc.) in order to complete them successfully. Support from experienced engineers will be available.
You will support activities within the ESI team across a variety of programs.
During this placement, the activities you may undertake will include
- Feasibility studies,
- Support to concept and development products,
- Wing perimeter investigations,
- Real life installation trials and prototyping,
- Introduction of modifications,
- Support to in-service fleet and Wing build-support.
We are a diverse and inclusive team and value different ways of thinking and working to get a technical solution.
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.
Skills
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
- Proficient oral and written communication skills.
- The desire to work in a technical team fast paced environment, providing and receiving support at all times. Interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems through technical analysis and cooperation.
- A strong interest in developing yourself
- Able to interface with external parties (e.g., other businesses) if and when required.
- You have been studying for a relevant engineering or technical degree
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
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.
