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Wing Structure Design Placement (12.5 months)

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Airbus

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Engineering
    Design
  • Bristol
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate engineering student, eager to learn design tools, solve problems, communicate well, and eligible for UK security clearance. Include CV and cover letter.
  • You will design composite and metallic wing structures, create drawings, assess design solutions, ensure airworthiness, and conduct technical studies to deliver effective solutions.

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.
  • - Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.
  • - 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.
  • - SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

Responsibilities

  • 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

FAQs

What is the start date for the Wing Structure Design Placement?

The start date is 18th August 2025.

What is the duration of the placement?

The placement lasts for 12.5 months.

Where is the placement located?

The placement is located in Filton, Bristol.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for this position is £21,900.

What are the working hours for the placement?

The working hours are 35 hours per week with flexible working hours and half-day Fridays.

Is this position open to individuals who have already graduated?

No, this placement is open only to undergraduates; candidates must be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.

What qualifications are required for applying?

Candidates should be studying towards a degree in an Engineering Field, Design Technology, Science, Maths, or an equivalent field.

What tools and software should applicants be familiar with?

Applicants should be willing to learn basic metallic and composite structures and design tools such as CATIA V5, ICC, Zamiz, ECM, Optegra & PASS, as well as Google Sheets, Slides, and Docs.

Is there a requirement for security clearance?

Yes, candidates must be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance or will be subject to a BPSS check, which includes a criminal record check.

How should applicants submit their application?

Applicants should include their CV and a cover letter detailing their motivations and suitability for the position.

What is the application closing date?

There is no specific application closing date mentioned, but candidates are encouraged to apply early as adverts will close once sufficient applications are received.

Does Airbus have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. They welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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Airbus

We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide the most efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers the most modern and fuel-efficient airliners. 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 worldwide. Airbus approaches sustainability by respecting the planet, valuing people and enabling prosperity. These guiding principles are embedded in our operations and activities. In 2022, the Company generated revenues of €58.8 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000.

Culture & Values

  • Customer Focus

    Customer focus is deeply embedded into our mindset, driving us to deliver on time, on cost and on quality. We partner with our customers to satisfy their needs and deliver benefits through valuable and sustainable solutions. We understand that each of us has an impact on customer relations through the work we do, which is why we always act with integrity and to the highest professional standards.

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    We work with integrity, choosing to speak up when our principles for ethical conduct are not respected. Our zero tolerance on unethical and non-compliant actions enables us to move forward with positivity and care. We act as ambassadors for the company, representing the integrity of Airbus even when we are outside work. The Airbus Ethics and Compliance programme seeks to ensure that the company business practices not only conform to applicable laws, regulations and principles, but remains above all ethical standard benchmarks.

  • Respect

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    We strive to maintain and build on our standards, proving and cementing our reputation for reliability. We each feel responsible for the collective success and progress of our global team and take accountability for our actions and outputs. We are dependable and can be trusted to ensure the safety and success of our products. We take pride in our work, ensuring the service and products we deliver are exceptional and completely reliable.

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    We understand that there is power in individuals, but believe there is a much greater power in collaboration and teamwork. We seek to create engaging and inclusive workplaces, where everyone has the freedom to speak up and listen to each other with an open mind.

Benefits

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Employee Discounts

  • Health Insurance

  • Parental Leave

  • Paid and Unpaid Holidays