Landing Gear Engineering AI & Data Analytics Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Mentorship

High-Demand Skill Acquisition

Impactful Work

Safe Space to Fail and Grow

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited offers a student internship in Filton, Bristol, focusing on AI and data analytics. You will contribute to real projects with mentorship and hands-on experience in Python, full-stack development, and cloud platforms.

The role emphasises learning, experimentation, and growth within a globally recognised aerospace company, with hybrid working options depending on the role.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates only; must remain an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.
• CV with Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability for the role.
• Degrees in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science and Analytics.
• Strong willingness to learn and proactive mindset.
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build AI-Driven Applications: design, develop, and integrate AI models into scalable software solutions.
• Explore Advanced AI Concepts: build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and explore Agentic AI workflows.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: deploy and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Full-Stack Development: contribute to front-end and back-end of data-intensive applications.
• Collaborate & Learn: participate in team meetings, code reviews, and architecture brainstorming sessions.

Skills

Python

Full-Stack concepts

Education

Undergraduate student

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

Are you looking for the ideal start to your career with an exciting, global company? Are you passionate about engineering and love understanding how things work? Are you interested in developing solutions for the future environmentally sustainable aircraft? If so, joining Landing Gear within the Airbus Internship Programme could be the ideal start to your career. Landing Gear Engineering is part of the wider Systems Centre of Competence (CoC), providing Airbus Commercial with excellence in Landing Gear definition, integration, industrialisation and in-service support. A complex area of aerospace engineering, Landing Gear engineering comprises control systems, mechanical systems & structures, integrated into the overall aircraft design for the key functions of take off, landing and taxiing.

In this role, you will be actively contributing to real-world AI and Data Analytics use cases. We know that the technology landscape is moving fast, which is why this role is heavily focused on mentorship. You will get hands-on experience with the most highly demanded skills in the industry today, including Cloud computing, Full-Stack development, and advanced AI architectures.

What you will be doing

• Build AI-Driven Applications: Help design, develop, and integrate AI models into scalable software solutions
• Explore Advanced AI Concepts: Get hands-on exposure to building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and exploring Agentic AI workflows
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Learn how to deploy and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Full-Stack Development: Contribute to both the front-end and back-end of data-intensive applications
• Collaborate & Learn: Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and architecture brainstorming sessions to understand how enterprise software is built

We look to tailor the work you will be involved in based on your previous experience, interests and development needs to maximise the value you can add to the business.

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.* Successful candidates will have studied the following degrees: Studying any relevant Degree in the following fields: Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science and Analytics; A Hunger to Learn: A strong willingness to absorb new information, ask questions, and tackle unfamiliar challenges; Drive to Contribute: A proactive mindset and a desire to build things that matter; Problem-Solving Mindset: You enjoy breaking down complex problems and finding logical solutions.

Desirable, but absolutely NOT mandatory skills

Exposure to or basic knowledge of Python; Familiarity with Full-Stack development concepts (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, basic databases); Note: If you don't have these yet, don't worry! We are here to teach you.

What We Offer You

• Dedicated Mentorship: We are committed to teaching you the skills you need. You will work closely with experts who will guide you step-by-step.
• High-Demand Skill Acquisition: By the end of this internship, you will have practical experience with Python, Full-Stack Development, GCP, and cutting-edge GenAI/RAG frameworks.
• Impactful Work: Your code and contributions will support real Data Analytics and AI projects.
• A Safe Space to Fail and Grow: We value curiosity over perfection. This is an environment designed for you to experiment, learn from mistakes, and grow rapidly as a developer.

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: Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing

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Equal Opportunities

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 to [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. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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