Airframe Structures Test Engineer Placement (12.5 months)

Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Systems, Electrical, Physics, Civil.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Airbus for an internship in the structures test team at the Aerospace Integrated Research and Test Centre (AIRTeC) in Filton, Bristol. 

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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 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:

You will be given the opportunity to get involved in a selection of the following areas: 

  • 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 to enhance our data analytics capabilities and virtual simulation test means;
  • Developing advanced test methods: deploying and developing advanced measurement, control and data acquisition techniques;
  • 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.

Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

We are a diverse team with a range of skills. We are interested to hear from undergraduates with studies and interest in at least one of the following areas: 

  • Physical Materials Testing;
  • Structures;
  • Metrology;
  • Hydraulics;
  • Control Systems;
  • Data Acquisition & Sensing:
  • Cryogenics;
  • Virtual Test & Simulation;
  • Non Linear Finite Element Modelling;
  • AI & Machine Learning;
  • Computer vision;
  • Statistical analysis.

Successful candidates will be studying one of the following;

  • Aerospace Engineering;
  • Mechanical Engineering;
  • Chemical Engineering;
  • Control Systems;
  • Systems Engineering;
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering;
  • Physics;
  • Civil Engineering;
  • Artificial Intelligence/Data Science.

Benefits:

  • Salary: £24,246
  • 35 hours per week
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working options available depending on the role
  • Half-day Fridays!
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. 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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  • Deadline
    September 27th, 2026
  • Starting
    August 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    £24,246 + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    12.5 months
  • Location
    Filton (Bristol)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • AI/Machine Learning
  • Aerodynamics
  • Aeronautics
  • Aerospace
  • Analytics/Statistics
  • Avionics
  • Chemical/Process
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Control & Instrumentation
  • Data Science
  • Electronic/Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • Physics
  • Software/Systems
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