AI & Digital Airframe Structural Analysis Solutions Engineer Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours/week

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Half-day Fridays

25 days holiday

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, Bristol invites applications for an undergraduate internship in Structures Nonlinear Simulation & Virtual Testing. Start 16 August 2027 for 12.5 months, with 27 September 2026 deadline for applications.

The team focuses on AI-enabled structural analysis and virtual testing, offering a collaborative, multinational environment. The role develops software tools, AI-driven simulations and aircraft knowledge, with opportunities to work cross-functionally across

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering/Computer Science.
• Experience in coding or scripting languages, Python preferred.
• Basic skills with Git and GitLab.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Finite Element Method is a plus.
• Working with Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Large Language Model is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Explore using AI to improve simulation process and lead time.
• Software tool development to enable testing and maintenance approaches using coding and scripting.
• Acquire and hone scripting and coding skills alongside knowledge of structural testing techniques and “Virtual Testing” simulations.
• Learn about our aircraft, their design, manufacture and in-service support.
• Learn more about how Structures Tests are used to develop, validate and certify Aircraft.
• Have the opportunity to work alongside Test Engineers, Simulation Engineers and Software Engineers in a transnational team.

Skills

Python

Git & GitLab

Problem solving

Communication

Deep Learning/LLM

Education

Bachelors in AE/CS

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration : 12.5 months

Applications close on 27 September 2026.

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time .

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Benefits

Salary: £24,246

• 35 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options available depending on the role
• Half day Fridays!
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us

Innovation! Passion! New solutions! Let’s change the world!

Do you like exciting technical challenges and connecting with people from different Background? Are you interested in AI development, structural analysis, and simulations? If your answer is yes, then this is the job for you.

The successful candidate will join the Structures Nonlinear Simulation & Virtual Testing department, a team of around 30 highly skilled engineers across 6 Airbus sites, and will work within the multidisciplinary team in the UK, focusing on the future of structural analysis solutions.

Nonlinear Simulation & Virtual Testing is a team in Airbus using nonlinear Finite Element Method (FEM) for detailed structural analysis. Meanwhile, we are exploring AI and other advanced digital solutions for structural analyses.

We are committed and proud to do the best job possible and our leadership team’s priority is to support the team to create a working atmosphere where people enjoy their job. We want you to bring your experience and perspective and to learn new skills and expertise with us. We will provide opportunities for you to develop not only engineering skills but also management skills.

What you will be doing

• Explore using AI to improve simulation process and lead time;
• Software tool development to enable our testing and maintenance approaches using coding and scripting;
• With our support you will acquire and hone your scripting and coding skills alongside gaining knowledge of structural testing techniques and “Virtual Testing” Simulations;
• Learn about our aircraft, their design, manufacture and in-service support;
• Learn more about how Structures Tests are used to develop, validate and certify Aircraft;
• Have the opportunity to work alongside Test Engineers, Simulation Engineers, Software Engineers and to be a part of a highly skilled and welcoming Transnational team.

Requirements

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only . Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering/Computer Science;
• Experience in coding or scripting languages, Python is preferred;
• Basic skills with Git and GitLab;
• Problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Written and verbal communication skills;
• Experience with Finite Element Method is a plus;
• Working with Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Large Language Model is a plus.

Security Clearance

SECURITY CLEARANCE: 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.

Contact

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Company

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Structure Design & Integration

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