Fluid Mechanical Design Internship: Test Rigs

Airbus; Stoke Gifford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited invites undergraduates in fluid mechanics or mechanical engineering to join the Laboratory Test Means development team for a 12.5‑month internship in Filton, Bristol. You will design and commission new test rigs, modify existing rigs, and troubleshoot issues in a non-office environment with prototyping facilities.

The role emphasises hands‑on engineering, safety, teamwork, and a willingness to work across dynamic test environments involving jet fuel and hydraulic

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduates for the whole placement duration.
• Must be pursuing a degree in fluid mechanics or mechanical engineering.
• Good teamwork and communication skills required.
• Able to adapt in a dynamic environment and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end development of new test rigs from requirements to manufacturing and commissioning.
• Modify existing test rigs to support new tests.
• Troubleshoot test rig issues and ensure reliability.
• Produce 3D mock-ups, BOMs and build procedures using CATIA; work in prototyping areas with avionic and fluid rigs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

Undergrad in fluid mechanics or mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited invites undergraduates in fluid mechanics or mechanical engineering to join the Laboratory Test Means development team for a 12.5‑month internship in Filton, Bristol. You will design and commission new test rigs, modify existing rigs, and troubleshoot issues in a non-office environment with prototyping facilities.

The role emphasises hands‑on engineering, safety, teamwork, and a willingness to work across dynamic test environments involving jet fuel and hydraulic