AGGP2026- Graduate Wing Airframe Engineer

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Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking university graduates for the Graduate Wing Airframe Engineer position. This two-year programme focuses on sustainable aviation and aims to develop candidates into Wing Structures or Systems Installation Engineers. Successful applicants will engage in stress analysis, design with CATIA tools, and work collaboratively within engineering teams. Interested candidates should apply with a CV and cover letter by September 30.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated or first professional experience in a relevant field.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment focused on driving future innovation.
• Passion for Aerospace and ability to develop good client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop pathway to the role of Wing Structures or Systems Installation Engineer.
• Involvement in static stress analysis and design using CATIA tools.
• Progress to a position in either Design or Analysis engineering.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication in English

Good knowledge of coding and data analysis techniques

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Natural curiosity and excitement to explore

Education

Degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or higher)

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Overview

AGGP2026 - Graduate Wing Airframe Engineer. Start date September 2026. Airbus seeks university graduates with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help pioneer sustainable aerospace. The Airbus Global Graduate programme accelerates your growth through a personalized two-year experience designed to cultivate professional skills, business acumen, and technical abilities, with a focus on developing leadership potential from day one.

You will join a global graduate community with an annual development week to learn from leaders and peers. The programme aims to develop you into an established and valuable team member from day one.

What you will be doing

You will be on a development pathway to grow into the role of Wing Structures or Systems Installation Engineer within one of the Wing Engineering Teams in Filton, Bristol, UK. By the end of the two-year programme you will be equipped to contribute as a Wing Structures or Systems Installation Engineer.

• Minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into the position.
• Progress to the position of either Design or Analysis engineer in one of the Wing Structures or Systems Installation Engineering Teams in Filton.
• Involvement in: Static stress analysis from first principles to FEM-based analysis; Design using CATIA tools, configuration management and DMU in Wing Structures and/or Systems installation; Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analysis; Digitalisation and automation of processes using coding skills.

What we are looking for

• A degree level or equivalent in a relevant field of study
• Degree type: Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or higher)
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in a relevant field
• 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 actively drive your own development
• Good knowledge of coding and data analysis techniques (desirable but not essential)
• Natural curiosity, excitement to explore, and eagerness to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Passion about Aerospace and the challenges of the civil aircraft market; ability to develop good client relationships

Application and requirements

Please provide a CV and a cover letter with your application. You may apply to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme once. The recruitment process includes an online application, task-based assessment, talent acquisition partner and manager review, virtual assessment centre, and offer. Applications close 30 September; some roles may close earlier due to volumes. If you need adjustments, please let us know.

Statement: This position requires security clearance or eligibility for clearance by recognized authorities. The information will be used to monitor the application process and future employment.

Equal Opportunity

Airbus is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce and equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and never ask for monetary payments during recruitment.

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