Flight Physics Placement (12.5 months)

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

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours per week

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, Bristol is offering an internship with Flight Physics. You will work on a main project during the 12.5-month placement, receiving responsibility and real, challenging tasks within your team.

Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter. Open to undergraduates who meet the listed subject requirements and graduation date. UK security checks apply and flexible working may be available depending on the role.

Qualifications

• Undergrad studying for at least two years in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or a similar technical subject.
• Must inform graduation date on application.
• Strong curiosity and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Interns contribute to Flight Physics with responsibility and ownership of tasks during the internship.
• Main project runs for the placement with additional short-term tasks to give exposure to other subjects.

Skills

Undergrad problem solving

Education

Undergraduate in Physics/Engineering/CS/Data Science

Job description

Job Description

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.

Start date

16 August 2027

Location

Filton, Bristol

Duration

12.5 months

Applications close on

27 September 2026!

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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

Flight Physics is responsible for the overall aircraft design activities across all the stages of aircraft development, from pre-design work to in-service support. The majority of Flight Physics activities are focused on aircraft programmes such as the A350XWB, A320neo and future aircraft research programmes, but there is also significant effort on R&T, capability/tool development and data science and as a result our work activities are varied and interesting. There are four departments in the UK covering a wide range of activities detailed below.

Flight Physics is an exciting department to work for in a number of ways:

We get to impact the overall aircraft design before it gets broken into individual components for detailed analysis. This means we get to build an understanding of the impact top level inputs have on the aircraft design.

We get a chance to work on challenging technical problems as well as project management and interfacing with customers and suppliers.

Each team works on a number of different programmes from current developments to future aircraft and R&T, so you get to experience a diverse range of activities and work.

Our teams are distributed across sites in France, Germany, India, Spain and the UK bringing a wide variety of cultures.

• Mass Properties : Responsible for everything to do with the weight and balance of our aircraft and new products. Wide range of activities such as managing and tracking weight targets, supporting the definition of future aircraft from both a top level perspective and at component level, and supporting airlines from sales campaigns, through their customisation of the aircraft to the physical weighing of their aircraft before delivery.
• Aerodynamics : Responsible for designing the wing shape, developing the aircraft configuration and characterising the aerodynamic behaviour of the aircraft. Multiple techniques are used, including CFD calculations and wind tunnel testing, to achieve a design with the best possible performance.
• Loads & Aeroelastics : Generate the definition of the loads that the aircraft will experience on ground and in flight at the most extreme conditions that could be encountered, which are then used to design the airframe, landing gear and systems.
• Flight Physics Capability and Strategy : Develop the diverse range of tools and capabilities used by Flight Physics and are looking at how to apply new technologies such as Design Space Exploration, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Analytics to our business.

What you will be doing

Interns make a significant contribution to Flight Physics. You will be given responsibility and ownership of your tasks during your internship, doing real and challenging work within your team and experiencing a wide range of technical topics. A typical internship will consist of a main project that runs for the length of the placement, with additional short‑term tasks alongside to give exposure to other subjects.

You will be allocated to one of the Flight Physics departments (Aircraft Aerodynamics, Component Aerodynamics, Wind Tunnel, Component Loads and Aeroelastics, Flight & Ground Loads and Aeroelastics, Mass Properties or Flight Physics Capability & Strategy) based on your performance at our assessment centre and your application, however we will also try to take any personal preferences into account. The placement will be varied and require you to use and develop different skills (technical, project management, communication etc.) in order to complete your activities successfully.

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.*

• An undergrad studying for at least two years in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or a similar technical subject;
• Naturally curious and excited to build understanding;
• Ability to manage problems, communicating effectively to resolve them in a fast‑paced environment;
• Proactive, love to learn and be able to focus on your own self development;
• Creativity and desire to innovate and develop new capabilities.

*This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. You will need to be able to work on UK commercial aviation topics to complete this internship.*

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.

Company

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Support to Management

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 [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.