Hydrogen Test Rig Design Placement (12.5 months)

Mechanical, Chemical.

You will join the Laboratory Test Means development team. We are responsible for the development, modification and maintenance of test rigs for Fuel and Landing Gear Systems. Our skill sets include electrical design, fluid mechanical and mechanical design and test facility operations.

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We are not your typical office based environment as we work directly with equipment often in hazardous environments involving Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Hot and Cold surfaces, Noise and High voltages.

Our role is to develop the means for Airbus to test new technologies and system evolutions for the Landing Gear and Fuel systems of todays aircraft and tomorrows. This placement is focussed on test rigs which are allowing Airbus to assess Hydrogen as a potential future fuel type.

Life in the test centre is dynamic and day to day you can find yourself working on different topics; from supporting setting up a test for an in-service aircraft issue to understanding how to integrate a new technology into a test rig.

What you will be doing:

  • End to end development of new hydrogen focussed test rigs; from requirements capture to detailed design to manufacturing/integration and commissioning of the test rig.
  • Supporting the modification of existing hydrogen focussed test rigs to support a new test request.
  • Troubleshooting test rig issues.
  • Utilising CATIA and other tooling to produce produce 3D digital mock-ups, bill of materials and build procedures
  • Working within a non-office based environment with access to prototyping areas, avionic and fluid mechanical test rigs.

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.

As the successful candidate, we would want you to demonstrate the following;

  • Undergrad studying towards a degree in fluid mechanics/mechanical/chemical engineering;
  • Respect for Health & Safety rules - some of our activities exist within a hazardous environment;
  • Alignment with our KTOPS values - Kindness, Trust, Openness, Positivity and Solidarity;
  • Knowledge in 3D drawings tools, mathematics and physics modules;
  • Ability to work as part of a team;
  • Communication skills;
  • Adaptability - a willingness and ability to work in a dynamic environment.

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. You will need to be able to work on UK commercial aviation topics to complete this internship.

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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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  • Aerospace
  • Chemical/Process
  • Mechanical
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