Fuel Systems Fluid Mechanical Engineering Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Stoke Gifford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 24,246 GBP

Hybrid working options

35 hours per week

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited offers an undergraduate internship in the Fuel & Inerting Systems domain, based in Bristol. The placement lasts about 12.5 months, with a start date in August 2027 and close attention to safety and integrity in engineering work.

You will join a world-leading team, gaining hands-on experience in fuel system design, simulations and development across aircraft programs. The role emphasises collaboration, learning and contributing to innovative sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates only; must remain an undergraduate for the whole placement.
• Study areas include Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Computer Modelling, Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Strong curiosity, teamwork and effective communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Fluid Mechanical and Fuel Systems design activities within Airbus' Fuel & Inerting Systems team.
• Contribute to engineering studies, simulations and development relevant to current and future aircraft fuel systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders across Airbus during the placement.

Skills

Teamwork

Written & Verbal Communication

Curiosity

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate student in Aerospace Engineering

Undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate student in Electrical/Software Engineering

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.

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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

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Fuel & Inerting Systems team in Airbus! Along with our commitment to continually improve and support our current aircraft and to make game-changing headway with our revolutionary new fleet - such as the A350ULR - we are breaking boundaries and paving the way for 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel use on our aircraft to reduce our environmental footprint. As part of our close-knit team, you will be at the forefront of these developments.

If this intrigues you, then come and join us at the forefront of Airbus' sustainability vision and you will have the chance to contribute to where Airbus goes next. We value collaboration, trust and open-mindedness and are looking for similar like-minded engineers to join us and help us lead the way into the future.

We are a dynamic team recognised worldwide as a technical leader in commercial fuel systems, responsible for the end-to-end development of the fuel system of all our aircraft, including:

• Architecture;
• Design;
• Aircraft Integration;
• Certification;
• In-Service Support.

The Fuel & Inerting System presents many technical and business challenges that need to be understood and managed. It operates in a very hostile environment at extremes of both temperature and humidity, with the added challenge of safety being our number one priority due to the volatile nature of jet fuels. As an engineer within the team, understanding these topics and issues will be the focus of your time her

What you will be doing

From the moment you join, you will be an integral part of the Fluid Mechanical department, within the Fuel & Inerting Domain.

The Fuel & Inerting teams are responsible for the design of the complete fuel system across every commercial Airbus aircraft, at all stages of the development lifecycle. From R&T projects to supporting the Flight Test campaigns, you can expect to be contributing to meaningful work across our entire fleet. The Fluid Mechanical department specifically is responsible for the physical flow of the fuel through the system. This is essentially ensuring the correct pressure, flow and physical state of the fuel. This is accomplished through designing the architecture of the system, specifying the pipework required, specifying the fluid mechanical equipment (valves, pumps, etc) in the system and testing all along the way from component level up to aircraft flight testing.

The philosophy of the Fuel & Inerting Systems Domain is to have the best systems, people and partnerships. Over time as an Intern, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills as an Engineer, ultimately helping you to realise your potential.

We are in the middle of an exciting time in our industry, with a focus very much on environmentally sustainable aviation. The work you will complete with us will not be limited to traditional kerosene-based fuel systems, but also to new and novel technologies; the design of current and future Airbus fuel systems for our next generation of aircraft and the impact that novel fuels such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel will have on these systems is of high importance and interest to enable Airbus to lead aviation into the future.

As one of our interns, you will operate in a challenging environment, where you will be given a real and valued role in the Fluid Mechanical team within Fuel & Inerting Systems. Our team operates in the following areas of expertise:

• Computer-based engineering (software, modelling);
• Fluid-mechanical and Inerting System Design;
• Fuel System Development;
• Fuel Chemistry.

The typical tasks of the Fluid Mechanical teams can involve trades of architecture choices for the fuel system, weighing up options for the best compromise solution for the overall aircraft. Equipment is an important part of the system, providing the main functions of the fuel system and ensuring a reliable product for our customers. Improvements, studies of new technologies and ongoing airworthiness activities for the system equipment is a key task for the teams. Developing and running simulations of the fuel systems and fluid flows is a core activity, requiring an understanding of the fundamental physics and implementing equations representing those physics to model the system behaviour. In the Fuel Sciences team the activities focus on the fuel properties ensuring a consistent fuel is available at airports and that our aircraft are capable of receiving new or changing fuels. All of the teams work collaboratively within Fuel Systems, with other teams across Airbus and outside Airbus to make our large, complex aircraft products a success.

Personal well being is one of our highest priorities, as is the way we act as engineers. You will have the flexibility to tailor your year according to what interests and what inspires you, while developing your knowledge of our systems and aircraft. You will have the opportunity to have varied placements working with experienced teams in the above areas, but it would be appreciated if you could propose the area that interests you the most when applying via your cover letter.

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 one of the following areas of expertise/degrees:
  • Aerospace and/or Aeronautical Engineering;
  • Chemistry and/or Chemical Engineering;
  • Computer Modelling;
  • Systems Engineering;
  • Mechanical and/or Mechatronic Engineering;
  • Software Engineering.
• Naturally excited to work in the aviation industry, to explore engineering principles and create solutions based on technical intuition & evidence.
• Curious to learn new skills and look at things in different ways.
• Have the ability to act with integrity and to speak up when necessary.
• A team player with the ability to work with others in an open, collaborative style.
• Proficient in oral and written communication styles.
• Understand and appreciate the future of aviation - specifically the impact new fuels and technologies can have on the Fuel & Inerting System design.

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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Company

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Fluid & Hydromechanics, Thermal

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