Modelling and Simulation Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £24,246 per year

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, Bristol invites undergraduates to join a 12.5-month internship in the transnational Virtual Product Engineering team. You will contribute to modelling and optimisation using Python, with exposure to AI/ML and data-driven design across engineering disciplines.

You will gain hands-on experience, learn to summarise findings in technical reports, and collaborate across engineering teams in a flexible, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Experience in Python programming and applying it to modelling problems.
• Fluency in English with clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist development of new modelling approaches for design option exploration.
• Support data analysis and multi-disciplinary optimisation work.
• Document findings in technical reports and present results.

Skills

Python programming

English fluency

Teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics

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. AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application.

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

As a successful candidate you will work in the transnational Virtual Product Engineering team of the Central Research &Technology (R&T) organisation in the UK, based in the Airbus Aerospace Integrated Research and Test Centre in Filton, Bristol. We are a team based on agile engineering principles and placing a strong value on innovation. With a multinational makeup and team members will have opportunities to interact with colleagues in France and Germany. Our team focus is on the development of future capabilities to support Multidisciplinary Design and Optimisation through Modelling and Simulation. Our placements give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.

What you will be doing

Supporting the development of new approaches to enable the rapid exploration of design options for future aircraft products; Utilising aerodynamics, structures and systems simulation methods the key disciplinary characteristics of an engineering problem can be described; Fusing the data together to enable Multi Disciplinary Analysis and Optimisation to be realised that can identify the best engineering solution for a given objective; You will investigate how techniques such as AI / Machine Learning, Agent Based Modelling and, potentially, Quantum Computing can enable a rapid understanding and exploration of the aircraft design space. Such techniques offer opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of air transport; At the end of the placement you will support the demonstration of such approaches on an aircraft and air transport system related engineering problem.

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 be able to demonstrate the following: Studying towards a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent; A passion for Aerospace and one or more of its related engineering disciplines; Experience in computer programming and a willingness to learn and apply the Python programming language and its common packages to problems in engineering modelling and simulation, optimisation and machine learning; An ability to summarise findings in technical reports; A good team player with excellent communication skills, and able to work independently; Fluency in English.

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: Sub-system development

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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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