AGGP2026 - Graduate Airframe Inspection & Sensing Methods Leader

ZipRecruiter; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a graduate to join its Airframe Engineering organization as an Airframe Inspection & Sensing Methods Leader. The successful candidate will lead the development of non-destructive testing solutions, design tests, and work with a transnational team integrating advanced technologies. An MSc in Physics, Mechanics, or related fields is required, alongside software prototyping skills with Python or Matlab. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Ability to prototype scientific software solutions with Python or Matlab.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team focused on innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of NDT/inspection solutions.
• Design and run tests for inspection solutions.
• Interact with aircraft programs to translate needs into technical work plans.

Skills

Prototyping scientific software solutions

Data processing / data science

Simulation of physics

Strong communication skills in English

Collaborative team environment

Education

MSc degree in Physics, Mechanics, Aerospace, or Applied Mathematics

Tools

Python

Matlab

Job description

Overview

Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help shape 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. The Airbus Global Graduate Programme accelerates your growth through a two-year, personalized development journey, with a strong emphasis on leadership potential from day one.

The programme is designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. You will join a global graduate community for a dedicated development week each year to connect with peers, learn from seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the industry. You will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1.

What you will be doing

You will join 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, and contributing to product development lead time and manufacturing cost. You will develop into thinking about inspection as part of tests and manufacturing processes with built-in quality features, changing the paradigm of structures inspection.

You will work in a transnational team of professionals in physics used for inspection (optics, acoustics, electromagnetics, radiography), integrating hardware and software competencies including state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence. Your development pathway includes two rotational placements to support growth into the role of Airframe Inspection & Sensing Methods Leader, involving:

• 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)
• Interacting with colleagues from aircraft programs to understand needs and translate into technical work plans
• Being at the crossroads of structures tests, NDT and manufacturing to provide fit-for-purpose inspection solutions supporting future aircraft programs

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

Note: We encourage you to apply to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme with one application and select the role that best represents your skills and experience.

Additional information

This position requires security clearance or eligibility for clearance by recognized authorities. The recruitment process includes online application, online task-based assessment, application review, virtual assessment centre, and offer. Applications close 30 September. If you need adjustments during the process, please let us know; we will treat information confidentially and provide reasonable accommodations where possible.

Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all and to creating an inclusive working environment. We do not ask for monetary exchange in recruitment. If you encounter impersonation or suspicious activity, report it to [e-mail]. We support flexible working arrangements where possible to stimulate innovative thinking.