Wing Structural Analysis Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Hawarden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited offers a year-long internship in the Wing Structural Design team in Broughton, North Wales. You will work on Static Stress, FDT and FEM analyses with the PET and support the A400M team, gaining exposure to major Airbus wings and future developments.

We seek proactive undergraduates with interest in structural analysis, wing design, and the ability to work with diverse teams. The internship emphasizes learning and professional growth within a multinational aerospace

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student for the full duration of the placement.
• Studying towards a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Some knowledge of aircraft structural design principles.
• Good problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude.
• Willing to propose new ideas to solve problems.
• Self-driven, resilient and able to work autonomously.
• Programming/IT skills and optimisation knowledge are beneficial.
• Able to listen, understand and communicate clearly with team.

Responsibilities

• Solve structural analysis problems using Airbus methods and FEM tooling.
• Create appropriate documentation of analyses.
• Present results to mentors and senior engineers.
• Support wing modification processes and cross-team alignment.
• Contribute to investigations to improve manufacturing/build rates.
• Set personal development goals (e.g., Java or Python) during the internship.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Design toolsets

Programming/IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering

Engineering knowledge

Tools

Design tools

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Broughton, North Wales

Duration : 12.5 months

Applications close on 27 September 2026 !

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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.

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.

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

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.

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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

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Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

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