AGGP2027 – Graduate Future Projects Engineer

Cooper & Hall Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited is launching a two-year Global Graduate programme designed to accelerate growth and leadership potential from day one. The scheme blends technical development with soft-skill training, including inclusive leadership and resilience, through in-person and virtual workshops.

As a participant, you will rotate across placements at Filton and possibly other Airbus sites, gaining broad insight into aerospace engineering and the business.

Qualifications

• A degree level or equivalent within Aerospace, Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in aerospace or wider engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation.
• Self-awareness and a wish to lead your own development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the early design stages of projects across multiple disciplines to deliver an integrated, optimized solution.
• Collaborate with the Future Projects team, other engineering teams, marketing and strategy.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

A degree level or equivalent within Aerospace, Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Start date: September 2027

Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world? Every year, 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 don't just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey. This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it's a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. 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.

During the two years, we will take you on a soft-skill development journey, covering such areas as inclusive leadership, our Values, resilience, communication and emotional intelligence, with various in-person and virtual workshops.

Beyond your daily responsibilities and this comprehensive schedule of training, you'll join your global graduate community annually for an in-person dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our 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. Most importantly, 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 literally reshaping how we live in our world.

What you will be doing

You will be on a development journey to guide your growth into the role and can expect to be involved in the following:

• Contributing to the early design stages of projects, covering a number of disciplines including geometrical definition, high and low speed aerodynamics, performance, weight estimation, operability and cost in order to deliver an optimised integrated solution for either wing or complete aircraft problems.
• Collaborating with the wider Future Projects team, other engineering teams, marketing and strategy - so communication skills will also be key.
• Undertake a series of placements in other business areas on Filton site, to gain wider knowledge of the business and develop your network.
• Possibility of undertaking a placement at another Airbus site, or even outside Airbus.
• Technical and soft skills training, opportunities to work on STEM projects aimed at inspiring the engineers of the future as well as personal development opportunities.

Your development journey will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into position.

What we are looking for

To be a successful applicant, you will need to demonstrate you have:

• A degree level or equivalent within Aerospace, Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of aerospace or wider engineering
• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (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.

We love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme. Take the time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

Please note, we are unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. We welcome applications from candidates with existing right to work in the UK or those eligible via other routes (e.g., Graduate Visa, Youth Mobility Scheme).

STATEMENT: 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. You must also have (or will have) the right to work in the country of the position you are applying for.

What is the recruitment process

Online application -> Online Task Based Assessment -> Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager) -> Virtual Assessment Centre -> Offer!

NB: Applications will close on 30th September 2026. All applications and CVs need to be in English. Cover Letter is required for this position!

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities and additional time for written exercises etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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

Permanent

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Family

Chief Engineering & Architecture

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.