Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Structural Analysis Engineer Placement (12.5 months)

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol is looking for an undergraduate with skills in Python and engineering. You will be involved in AI simulation, software tool development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers £23,400 salary, hybrid working, and excellent benefits including flexible hours and additional holidays.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Half-day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Undergraduates only; must be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.
• Experience with Finite Element Method is a plus.
• Knowledge of Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and Large Models is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Explore using AI to improve the simulation process.
• Develop software tools for testing and maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines.

Skills

Coding or scripting (Python preferred)

Mathematical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Analytical abilities

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

GitLab

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Start date: 17 August 2026. Location: Filton, Bristol. Duration: 12.5 months. Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus. You can apply to multiple opportunities, but you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. Review all available opportunities and apply to those that best match your experience and aspirations. We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application—please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus: http://airbus.com/en/careers/use-of-ai.

Benefits: Salary: £23,400; 35 hours per week; flexible working hours; hybrid working; half-day Fridays. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

About us: Innovation! Passion! New solutions!

We are Airbus Operations Limited, and this role is part of the Structures Nonlinear Simulation & Virtual Testing department within the UK team. You will join a multidisciplinary team of around 30 highly skilled engineers across six Airbus sites, focusing on developing the future of structural analysis solutions using nonlinear Finite Element Method (FEM) and exploring AI and other advanced digital solutions.

What you will be doing

• Explore using AI to improve the 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 while gaining knowledge of structural testing techniques and “Virtual Testing” simulations.
• Learn about aircraft design, manufacture and in-service support.
• Learn how Structures Tests are used to develop, validate and certify aircraft.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers, Simulation Engineers, Software Engineers and a transnational, highly skilled team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Undergraduates only; must be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application. Include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience in coding or scripting (Python preferred).
• Basic skills with Git and GitLab.
• Strong mathematical, problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Finite Element Method is a plus; knowledge of Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and Large Models is a plus.
• Security clearance: You will be subject to a BPSS check. You may also need UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control depending on the role.

Additional information

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our dynamic team. You may need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role. Please let us know if you need adjustments to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us.

Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. This job requires awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications irrespective of background or belief. Airbus is an equal opportunity employer and will never ask for monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus that asks for money should be reported to [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support flexible working arrangements where possible to stimulate innovative thinking.