Digital Wing Engineering Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace company in Bristol is offering an internship for students in Aeronautical Engineering, focusing on wing design and digital processes. You will engage in projects involving machine learning, data analytics, and cloud applications. Ideal candidates are proactive problem-solvers with programming skills, eager to collaborate and innovate. The internship offers flexible working hours and an opportunity to shape sustainable aviation solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Positive and proactive attitude towards work.
• Ability to propose new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Experience with various cultures and languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop your learning journey towards Configuration management.
• Apply programming for design and stress process improvements.
• Perform data analytics using Skywise and other tools.
• Develop machine learning algorithms.
• Support the transition to cloud-based applications.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative skills

Programming skills

Education

Studying towards a degree in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Python

Java

Google Studio

Job description

Job Description :

Start date : 17 August 2026

Location : Filton Bristol

Duration : 12.5 months

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Benefits : Salary : 23400

35 hours per week / / Flexible working hours / / Hybrid working / / Half day Fridays! / / 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us :

Join the Wing Architecture and Integration team where we are at the forefront of Airbus wing concept design. Our work spans the full spectrum of Airbus commercial wing designs from supporting current solutions to developing improvements through process digitalization. This is an important part of shaping the future of environmentally sustainable aircraft.

We are looking for a forward-thinking individual who is not afraid to be constructively disruptive and help us redefine the way we work. As we continue our digital journey we need a unique skill set to guide us and show us a different way of doing things.

The Airbus Engineering Structures Wing organization is a transnational team with sites in the UK France and Germany. This position is primarily based in Filton UK where a community of over 400 engineers collaborates on the design and manufacture of wings for all Airbus commercial aircraft.

Our work covers all major aircraft programs A220 Single Aisle Long Range A350 A380 and A400mand we are also actively engaged in research and development for new aircraft configurations to enable more efficient and environmentally sustainable aviation.

What you will be doing

• Develop your learning journey towards Configuration management and Digital Mock up and processes
• Applying Python Java GScript C based Automation in order to improve design and stress processes
• Influence Digital Transformation within the wing and airframe organisations
• Perform Data Analytics on Skywise Google Studio and internal platforms developed by Airbus
• Develop machine learning algorithms on various platforms
• Use of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (VR / AR) techniques
• Support the move from Server Based Microsoft Applications to Cloud Based Google Applications

Requirements

• Studying towards a degree in Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent
• Positive and proactive attitude towards work
• Good problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude and not afraid to propose new ideas
• Programming and optimisation skills would be beneficial
• Languages and experience of a wide range of cultures is beneficial
• You are someone who collaborates well within a team

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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Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type : Internship

Experience Level : Student

Job Family : Structure Design & Integration

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Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all.

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