AGGP2026 - Graduate Airframe Inspection & Sensing Methods Leader

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace company in the UK seeks university graduates for their Global Graduate Programme. This entry-level role focuses on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and processes within Airframe Engineering. Candidates should hold an MSc in relevant fields and have software prototyping skills in Python or Matlab. This unique program emphasizes leadership development and offers rotational placements to foster professional growth and skill enhancement.

Qualifications

• MSc degree required.
• Ability to prototype software solutions with Python or Matlab.
• Competences in data processing and simulation of physics.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of NDT/inspection solutions.
• Design and run tests to validate inspection solutions.
• Interact with colleagues to understand needs and translate into technical plans.
• Provide inspection solutions for aircraft program development.

Skills

Prototyping scientific software solutions

Data processing

Data science competence

Simulation of physics

Strong verbal and written communication in English

Collaborative team environment

Education

MSc degree in Physics, Mechanics, Aerospace or Applied Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world? Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future. When you begin your career with us, we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all program; it is a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. Crucially, we place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You’ll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position.

Beyond daily responsibilities and a comprehensive schedule of training, you’ll join your global graduate community annually for a dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with peers, learn from seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry. Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1.

You’ll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business—its opportunities, challenges, and needs—and you’ll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great. You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus. Above all, you’ll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is reshaping how we live in our world.

Role and team

You will be joining the team dedicated to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods and Processes within the Airframe Engineering organization, developing inspection and sensing methods for aircraft structures. Inspection is a key enabler of the aircraft industry, ensuring quality and safety, but also a significant contributor to the product development plan lead time and cost of manufacturing. We want to develop you into thinking about inspection as part of the tests and manufacturing processes, with built-in quality features, changing the paradigm of structures inspection.

You will work in a transnational team of highly skilled professionals in the different fields of physics used for inspection (optics, acoustics, electromagnetics, radiography...), both with hardware and software competences, including state-of-the-art artificial intelligence. If you’re ready to embark on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential, apply below.

What you will be doing

• You will be on a development pathway to guide your growth into the role of Airframe Inspection & Sensing Methods Leader and can expect to be involved in the following:
• Leading the development of NDT/inspection solutions: sensing technology and associated processing algorithms
• Designing and running tests to develop, validate and qualify the inspection solutions in their application environment (structures tests and manufacturing especially)
• Interacting with colleagues from the aircraft programs to understand the needs and translate into technical workplans
• Being at the crossroads of structures tests, NDT and manufacturing to provide fit-for-purpose inspection solutions supporting the future aircraft programs development

Your development pathway will include two rotational placements to support your growth into the position, in which you will:

• Learn how structures tests are designed, implemented and how inspections are integrated
• Learn how inspections are executed and integrated in the production system

Throughout the two-year development programme you will have developed into the position of Airframe Inspection & Sensing Methods Leader!

What we are looking for

• A MSc degree in Physics, Mechanics, Aerospace or Applied Mathematics
• Ability to prototype scientific software solutions with Python or Matlab
• Competences in data processing / data science
• Competences in simulation of physics
• Strong verbal and written communication in English
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation
• The ability to be self-aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development

Please note: We ask that you make only one application to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme. We encourage you to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you and your experience in connection with the role you have selected.

Security and equal opportunity This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities. The recruitment process follows an online application, task-based assessment, application review, virtual assessment centre, and offer. Applications will close on the specified deadline. We are committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive working environment. We will never ask for monetary exchange in recruitment. Any impersonation should be reported to [e-mail]. We support flexible working arrangements where possible.

Notes

#AGGP2026 — This role is with Airbus Operations Limited. Employment Type: Permanent. Experience Level: Entry Level. Job Family: Materials & Processes.