Wing Structure Design Placement (12.5 months)

As part of the Wing Engineering Team at Airbus in Filton, UK, you'll be at the forefront of aerospace innovation. We're a dynamic group of highly motivated engineers who constantly challenge conventional design and thinking. Our mission is to find creative, profitable solutions without ever compromising on quality.

Do you enjoy connecting with people and different organizations? Are you passionate about developing wing structures? 

Join our team of Structural Engineers, a diverse group of technical experts and program managers dedicated to finding innovative solutions. We're the perfect mix of people to help you develop both your technical skills and your career. We are looking for Design Interns to join our team and make a real impact.

What you will be doing:

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Design of composite and metallic Wing structures across various Airbus programmes;
• Create design schemes, frontier and interfaces drawings and Data for manufacture (component drawings);
• Able to assess design solutions within the time, cost and quality parameters and manage offload to suppliers if necessary;
• Ensure the structural design meets programme airworthiness and product requirements and in line with cascaded Design Quality Assurance Criteria;
• Define, deliver and enable technical studies, trades and investigations to ensure the delivery of technical solutions in accordance with relevant Design methods and procedures.

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.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in an Engineering Field, Design Technology, Science, Maths, or equivalent;
• Willingness to learn basic metallic and composite structures and design toolsets i.e. CATIA V5, ICC, Zamiz, ECM, Optegra & PASS, Google Sheets, Slides and Docs;
• Proactive attitude in order to propose solutions and solve problems;
• Nice to have experience in developing IT solutions associated with engineering activities i.e. Macros, Matlab, etc.;
• Ensure delivery of own tasks whilst adhering to time, cost and quality parameters;
• Good communication skills and a drive to deliver customer value and quality;
• Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

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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