Wing Structural Analysis Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Broughton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £24,246 per year

Flexible working hours

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited invites undergraduates in aerospace or mechanical engineering to join the Wing Structural Design team at Broughton for a year-long internship. You will work on Static Stress, F&DT and FEM analyses with the Plant Engineering Team, supporting A400M work and gaining hands-on experience on real wing development projects.

Applicants should be proactive, technically curious and capable of autonomous work, with a willingness to learn and contribute across multiple disciplines

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in aerospace or mechanical engineering for the full duration of the placement.
• Good problem-solving and a can-do attitude; willing to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Solve structural analysis problems using Static Stress, F&DT and FEM methods.
• Create documentation of analyses and communicate results to mentors.
• Coordinate with PET and A400M teams for wing-structure work.
• Assist in investigations into manufacturing optimisation and process improvements.
• Set personal development goals, including learning programming (Java/Python).
• Adhere to time, cost and quality parameters and maintain integrity.

Skills

Problem solving

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate in Aerospace Engineering

Undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering

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:

• 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.

• 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;
• 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.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Internship ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

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