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This is an exciting opportunity to join Airbus for an internship in the Airbus structures test team at the Aerospace Integrated Research and Test Centre (AIRTeC) in Filton, Bristol.
AIRTeC is a £100 million state of the art Research & Test facility designed specifically to provide the most advanced collaborative working environment and tools for Airbus, suppliers, partners, and academia. AIRTeC complements Airbus’s world leading design, integration, manufacturing and assembly capabilities on the Filton site. The structures test team which is one of three centres that perform or manage the full range of tests on all Airbus Aircraft Programmes and Research & Technology Initiatives.
It is our mission to provide data that allows our products to fly & be certified; demonstrating strength & life of the cutting edge materials and aircraft components used to construct our aircraft.
We are busy developing and defining the physical and virtual test means in support of future aircraft products. We must be ready to test new lightweight sustainable materials, technologies and configurations such as the future hydrogen powered aircraft, super flexible high span wings and novel blended wing body aircraft.
What you will be doing
- Tests big & small: Designing test fixtures & systems for small material coupons up to large tests of whole aircraft wings!
- Working at the forefront of digital technologies: Using AI and Data Driven Platforms - developing and deploying advanced measurement techniques and virtual simulation test means.
- Developing and commissioning advanced test control systems e.g. hydraulic loading.
- Building a “cool” future: designing & commissioning new cryogenic test facilities for hydrogen powered flight.
- Putting theory into practice: Performing “hands on” testing.
Requirements
Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Enthusiastic, curious and motivated to identify and implement changes;
- Creativity, Integrity and Customer focus;
- Willingness to learn, proactive attitude;
- Passionate about digital and emerging technologies;
- Studying towards a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Control Systems, Systems Engineering, Physics, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence/Data Science or related field.
We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.
Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered. Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).
Additional information
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.
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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.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
