Non-destructive testing of aircraft structures Placement (12 months)

Airbus; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £24,246 35 hours per week

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options available

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited is offering an NDT Engineering Internship Placement for undergraduate students in the UK. You will gain hands-on technical experience across NDT processes and work with cross-functional teams to define requirements and test plans.

The role emphasizes developing eco-efficient NDT methods, collaboration with global teams, and a hybrid work model with flexible hours. Applications are open to eligible undergraduates for the duration of the placement.

Qualifications

• Placements open to undergraduates only for the entire duration of the placement.
• Please inform your graduation date on your application.
• Fields of study include Material Science and Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Define and analyse technical requirements and use cases.
• Screen new NDT technologies through market surveys.
• Develop test plans and establish inspection approaches.
• Execute NDT tests and evaluate results against advanced material characterization methods.
• Suggest best non-destructive inspection approaches for internal R&D projects.

Skills

Undergraduate student

Education

Undergraduate program in Material Science and Engineering / Physics / Aerospace 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

We are a transnational Airbus Engineering team specializing in the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of aircraft structures within the Materials, Processes, and Tests domain. Our mission is to ensure the safety and quality of current and future aircraft by detecting defects and structural damage using cutting-edge, eco-efficient NDT technologies.

Core Responsibilities

• Innovation & Qualification: Specifying, developing, and qualifying eco-efficient NDT processes (e.g., ultrasound, X-ray, eddy current) both internally at Airbus and across our global supply chain.
• Production & Programme Support: Troubleshooting and solving technical queries for active aircraft programmes and manufacturing plants worldwide.
• Design Integration: Collaboration with stress and design teams to ensure reliable inspectability of complex structures.
• Standardization: Setting global industry benchmarks in NDT boards and committees while fostering specialized education.

Why join us

Our team thrives on its transnational, cross-disciplinary environment. You will be directly contributing to our social and environmental responsibilities by pioneering sustainable aerospace technologies.

What you will be doing

As an NDT Engineering Internship Placement Student, you will gain hands‑on technical experience and develop vital professional soft skills. Your day‑to‑day tasks will include:

• Requirements Analysis: Defining and analyzing technical requirements and use cases;
• Technology Screening: Conducting market surveys and screening new NDT technologies;
• Test Design: Developing test plans, defining test specimens, and establishing inspection approaches;
• Testing & Evaluation: Executing NDT tests and evaluating results against advanced material characterization methods;
• Consultancy: Suggesting the best non‑destructive inspection approaches for internal R&D projects.

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.

Candidates will be successful if they demonstrate that they have studied in the following fields: Current undergraduate student in Material Science and Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent technical field of study; Initial practical experience (via university labs, projects, or prior internships) in material science is desirable; Team work mindset.

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: Materials & Processes

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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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