Airframe Data Scientist Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible hours

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus is offering a 12.5-month internship in Advanced Capabilities for Digital Airframe at Filton, Bristol. You will join the Applied AI Methods & Services team, developing digital tools and AI-enabled solutions for airframe engineering in a collaborative, international setting.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates in Data Science/CS/Software Engineering/Aerospace Eng/Applied Math with interest in AI/ML, data prep and visualization, and programming (Python, numpy, scipy, matplotlib, opencv,

Qualifications

• CV and Cover Letter required with motivation and suitability.
• Undergraduate student for whole duration of placement.
• Studies in Data Science, CS, SWE, Aerospace Eng, Applied Math, or equivalent.
• Interest in AI/ML; data prep, visualization, statistics.
• Some programming skills: Python, numpy, scipy, matplotlib, opencv, tensorflow, pandas, pyspark.

Responsibilities

• Develop Process, Method and Tools initiatives for engineering development and quality.
• Investigate data to solve problems and attend meetings.
• Provide coaching, sessions, benchmarks, validation and performance tests.
• Develop innovative digital solutions with experts and specialists.
• Collaborate with Airbus community and support Airframe processes and digital solutions.

Skills

Data Science

Computer Science

Software Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Applied Mathematics

Python

Numpy

Scipy

Matplotlib

OpenCV

TensorFlow

Pandas

Pyspark

Git

GitHub

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Git

GitHub

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. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations. AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application.

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:

Do you like connecting with people and different organizations? An exciting and challenging opportunity is available for an engineering or computer science student to work within Advanced Capabilities for Digital Airframe. The successful candidate will contribute to developing and employing multiple engineering and digitalization tools in a diverse global and collaborative environment. As Advanced Capabilities for Digital Airframe, we enable Airframe engineering with advanced methods and emerging technologies such as AI, modeling and simulation, to achieve greater performance and efficiency. Our methods and tools are used for designing, developing our aircraft products at all phases of their lifecycle. Specifically, you will be joining the Applied AI Methods & Services team. We are a diverse, international, multi-skilled team of around 15 engineers who are data scientists, technical experts and engineers of various experience. We provide innovative digital solutions to meet airframe business needs, including but not limited to web services, data science solutions, and Machine Learning solutions.

What will you be doing:

• Develop Process, Method and Tools (PM&T) initiatives directed towards engineering development, plant engineering & ramp up, standardization and quality, multi-component Assembly;
• Investigate available data to solve problems;
• Attend team meetings, review outstanding actions, representation at local and transnational meetings and forums etc;
• Perform support, coaching and awareness sessions, benchmarks, validation and acceptance as well as performance tests of new Process, Method and Tools;
• Develop innovative digital solutions with the help from experts and specialists on different business topics.
• You will join the Applied AI Methods & Services team at Filton and be responsible for the development and support of Airframe related Process, Methods and Tools activities related to digital solutions for the Airframe community that are in-service, under development and planned for the future.
• This will involve extensive collaboration with the wider Airbus community.

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.
• *Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*
• Studying towards a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent;
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning;
• Experience in data preparation and cleaning, data visualisation (such as graphics and dashboards), and statistics;
• Knowledge of some programming skills, such as (but not limited to) Python, numpy, scipy, matplotlib, opencv, tensorflow, pandas, pyspark;
• Nice to have software management skills, such as Git and GitHub;
• Flexible, engaged and curious;
• Autonomous, self-empowered and team Player;
• Problem solving.

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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Equal opportunity and diversity

Airbus Operations Limited 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].

Company details

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Company information

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. From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey.

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