Software Engineering Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,246

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus offers an internship in Filton, Bristol, originally starting 16 August 2027 for 12.5 months. The placement is open to undergraduates, with hybrid work options depending on the role and a 35-hour week.

The role involves developing Test Means Components for aircraft testing, with emphasis on software and hardware integration. Applicants should be undergraduates for the full duration, studying Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering or IT, and capable of

Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.
• Degree subjects include Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering or IT.
• Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end development of Test Means Components (TMC).
• Capture requirements and specify solutions, develop software and verify by testing.
• Integrate on test rigs and troubleshoot issues with senior engineers.
• Build relationships across testers, architects and engineering teams.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Self-motivated

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering

Software Engineering

IT

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

You will join the Laboratory Test Means Components (TMC) development team. We are responsible for the development, modification and maintenance of test means components. These a the building blocks of the test rigs that are subsequently used across our European sites to test our various Aircraft systems. Our skill sets include Software architecture, development and integration. System model integration and Hardware components selection and integration. We also ensure that all our TMC are themselves robustly tested and their performance validated before they are available to be deployed on test benches. Here in Filton we have the pleasure to see the TMC we develop being used routinely to test the Landing Gear (including full scale landing gear extension, retraction, braking and steering rigs for all our aircraft) and Fuel Systems. Our role is to develop the TMC that can be used for Airbus to test new technologies and system evolutions for our current fleet of aircraft and prepare for future aircraft products. Our purpose at Airbus is to "pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world"; the ability to rigorously and exhaustively test aircraft systems is a direct enabler for that purpose.

What you will be doing

• End to end development of Test Means Components (TMC) from capture of requirements to specifying solutions, from software development to verification by testing, and finally integration on test rigs;
• Troubleshooting test rig issues, identifying root causes and implementing fixes;
• Working with highly experienced engineers to support your development and the chance to teach some "old dogs - new tricks" by bringing your skills to the team;
• Building your network by positively interacting with people, from the testers who directly operate our components, to the architects that define entire benches, to the engineering teams that use the data we create.

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.

Successful candidates will be demonstrate the following:

• Currently studying towards a degree in Electrical, Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering or IT;
• Good attitude with others and a team player;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for transnational stakeholders;
• Self-motivated.

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.

Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

#UK_PLA This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Internship ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Testing

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.

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.