Wing Structural Analysis Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Broughton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £24,246

Flexible working hours

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Broughton, North Wales is offering a year-long internship in the Wing Structural Design team. You will study Static Stress, Fatigue and Damage Tolerance (FDT) and Finite Elements Method (FEM) analysis alongside PET and the A400M team.

You'll be mentored by experienced engineers, contribute to structural design, and gain exposure to multiple Airbus wings from A320 to A350 while developing skills in programming and problem solving for aerospace applications.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate must remain enrolled for the full placement duration.
• Studying towards a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Willingness to learn and work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Solve structural analysis problems using Static Stress, FDT and FEM methods.
• Create documentation of analyses and results.
• Communicate findings to mentors and engineers.
• Support wing modification projects and cross-team alignment.
• Investigate manufacturing improvements and propose enhancements.
• Outline personal development goals including programming and networking.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Willingness to learn

Self-driven

Education

Undergraduate student in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Programming basics

Design toolsets

Job description

Job Description:

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Broughton, North Wales

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 // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us:

We have some exciting internship opportunities within the Airbus Wing Structural Design team in Broughton. You will work on Static Stress, Fatigue and Damage Tolerance (F&DT), and Finite Elements Method (FEM) analysis with the Plant Engineering Team (PET) and also support the A400M team. We are located right alongside the wing assembly lines for the Single Aisle, Long Range, and A350 wings, giving you the fantastic opportunity to see the physical product every day.

Are you proactive, eager to learn from top-class aerospace engineers, and excited to work on best-selling and future aircraft wing developments? Are you passionate about structural analysis and wing design? Do you like connecting with people from different backgrounds and nationalities?

We are a team of Structural Engineers who are all passionate about finding technical solutions to support the wings on Airbus products. Our engineers have a vast wealth of knowledge and experience to help you grow technically and personally during your year-long internship.

This internship gives you the opportunity to work on most of the Airbus wings, from major developments on well-established aircraft such as the A320, A330 and A350, to new product developments for the wing of the future. In addition to structural engineering activities, a wide range of other projects and opportunities are available to help you grow your technical and professional skills. ‘Gen-A’ (Generation Airbus) also provides the opportunity to grow your network with other Early Careers members and find additional opportunities during your internship.

What you will be doing:

You will interact with different teams and be mentored by a wide range of engineers with various backgrounds while working on meaningful projects. The main tasks and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Solving structural analysis problems within Static Stress, F&DT and FEM, through the use of appropriate AIRBUS methods, processes and tools - this will include extracting information from previous analysis and/or carrying out FEM analysis and performing calculations to justify structural performance;

• Creating appropriate documentation;

• Communicating your analysis to mentors and senior engineers;

• You will be involved in the dynamic process of aircraft wing modifications, which will require alignment and integration between different teams;

• You will participate in investigations into manufacturing optimisation challenges, proposing and implementing enhancements to meet future build rates;

• Next to your everyday work, you will also be asked to outline a set of personal development goals, which can include anything from learning Java or Python to networking and discovering how the business works.

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

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 Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent;

• Some knowledge of overall aircraft structural design principles and techniques;

• Good problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude;

• Not afraid to propose new ideas to solve problems;

• Motivation to be self-driven and resilient with the ability to work autonomously;

• Able to deliver whilst also embracing change, and challenge where appropriate;

• Programming and optimisation skills would be beneficial;

• The ability to listen, understand and communicate information clearly to your team and stakeholders;

• An innovative mindset and apply free thinking with a degree of curiosity to explore new ideas.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and competences:

• Willingness to learn how to propose solutions and solve problems;

• Willingness to learn basic metallic and composite structures;

• Willingness to learn design toolsets

• Preferably experience in developing IT solutions associated with engineering activities;

• Support team to analyse, propose and solve technical problems;

• Ensure delivery of own tasks whilst adhering to time, cost and quality parameters;

• Good communication skills and a drive to deliver customer value and quality.

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:

Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

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