AGGP2027– Graduate Wing Structures / Systems Installation / Materials and Processes Engineer

Airbus; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Belfast invites graduates to join the AGGP2027 two-year development journey across Wing Structures, Systems installation and M&P engineering, including rotations and leadership growth.

You'll work on static stress and FEM analyses, design with CATIA/DMU, and apply coding for process automation while evaluating materials and coatings to support qualification and plant engineering.

Qualifications

• A degree level or equivalent in a relevant field
• Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science (2:1 or higher)
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in a relevant field
• Demonstrated project/placement/internship experience desirable
• Strong verbal and written communication in English
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment and drive development
• Good knowledge of coding and data analysis techniques (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Static Stress analysis, from first principles to FEM based analysis
• Design – CATIA tools, configuration management and DMU in Wing Structures and/or Systems installation
• Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analysis
• Digitalization - automating processes using coding skills
• Materials and Processes - Evaluation of materials, defining coatings/sealants, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Plant Engineering - Representation of engineering in the plant and support to improvements

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Coding/Data analysis

Education

Aeronautical Engineering (2:1+)

Mechanical Engineering (2:1+)

Materials Science (2:1+)

Tools

CATIA

DMU

FEM

Job description

AGGP2027 Graduate Wing Structures/Systems Installation/M&P Engineer

Start date: September 2027

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? 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. 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 your 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 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 – and, 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

• Static Stress analysis, from first principles to FEM based analysis
• Design – CATIA tools, configuration management and DMU in Wing Structures and/or Systems installation
• Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analysis
• Digitalization - automating processes using coding skills
• Materials and Processes - Evaluation of materials (metals, composites), defining coatings/sealants, ensuring regulatory compliance and support to qualification
• Plant Engineering - Representation of engineering in the plant providing a single voice to the customer, supporting non-conformances and driving improvements into the industrial system

Your development journey will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into position. At the end of the two year development programme you will have developed into the position of either Design, Analysis, M&P engineer in Wing Structures, Systems installation or Wing Plant Engineering Teams in Belfast.

What we are looking for

• A degree level or equivalent within a relevant field of study
• Degree type: Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science (2:1 or higher)
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in a relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in a relevant field via a project, placement or internship is desirable
• 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
• Good knowledge of coding and data analysis techniques (desirable but not essential)
• Natural curiosity and excitement to explore
• Excitement to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Passion about Aerospace and the challenges of the civil aircraft market
• Sensitivity to clients needs and ability to develop good client relationships

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Entry Level
• Job Family: Structure Design & Integration

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). Please note, we are unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. For full eligibility details, please consult UK Visas and Immigration.

This position requires a security clearance. You must also have (or will have) the right to work in the country of the position you are applying for.

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. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

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.

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.