Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid options depending on role

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, Bristol, offers a 12.5‑month undergraduate internship starting 16 August 2027 in Additive Manufacturing Design & Integration. You will design and manufacture metallic parts using AM, with exposure to drawing creation, build files, and process documentation.

This placement is open to undergraduates only; please include a CV and Cover Letter outlining motivation. You will join Airbus AM communities and work on current aircraft programmes in a hands-on,

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.
• CV and Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability are required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Interest in Additive Manufacturing is a plus.
• Willingness to work in a technical team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture metallic parts using AM technology in Filton, Bristol.
• Develop skills within Airbus AM community across design and manufacturing.
• Contribute to structural components and systems projects within the AM scope.
• Create drawings, build files, and document processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver parts on time.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering degree (undergraduate)

Job description

Job Description:

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12.5 months

Applications close on 27 September 2026!

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.

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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

About us:

We are a highly motivated team; passionate about Additive Manufacturing (AM) and its contribution to Airbus NexGen aircraft purpose as a High Performance and Sustainable Technology.

In Filton, we have Powder Bed Fusion and Direct Energy Deposition machines and experience across Design and Manufacturing Engineering and Material Science - all the ingredients needed for true co-Design for Additive Manufacturing required to meet the needs for current and future aircraft platforms.

Our ambition is to disrupt the market with Optimization Driven Design and Advanced Machine Control in collaboration with strategic partners and academia.

What you will be doing:

You will Design and Manufacture metallic parts using AM technology right here in Filton, with the opportunity to develop skills as part of a wider Airbus AM community.

Uses-cases will include Structural Components and Systems Equipment across the Airframe and Systems Centre of Competences and may include use-cases across Airbus Group. We have ongoing projects across Series aircraft as well as Flight Test Demonstrators for future aircraft. In the past our interns have designed and manufactured key parts for aircraft programmes!

The tasks will be varied and require you to use different skills (technical, project management, communication etc.) in order to complete them successfully.

You will initiate and support activities within the AM department such as:

• Optimisation Driven Design;
• Design for Additive Manufacturing;
• Drawing creation;
• Build File creation;
• Printing;
• Post Processing;
• Test.

We are a diverse and inclusive team and value different ways of thinking and working to get a technical solution.

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.

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, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Degree;
• The ability to listen, understand and communicate information;
• An interest or enthusiasm for innovative technologies like Additive Manufacturing and the benefits to Aircraft;
• The desire to work in a technical team environment;
• A strong interest in developing yourself;
• Interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems;
• Able to make decisions based on evidence;
• The desire to work in an open and trusting environment.

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.

Contact

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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.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Internship

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Structure Design & Integration

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