Wing Structural Design Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours per week

Hybrid working options

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Half day Fridays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in the United Kingdom offers a student internship in Wing Structural Design. You will work with the Plant Engineering Team and support the A400M program, located at the Airbus wing lines for major aircraft families.

The role provides exposure to real design work and hands-on engineering experience. As an undergraduate, you will be mentored by engineers, develop technical and professional skills, and participate in a range of projects across wing development, with

Qualifications

• Undergraduate status for the full placement duration.
• Study in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of CAD and PDM is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist design of wing structures using CAD data and ensure manufacturability.
• Create design schemes, frontier and interface drawings and data for manufacture.
• Support technical studies and investigations to deliver solutions on time and within quality targets.
• Provide engineering support to production to minimize disruption to wing build.
• Communicate progress and results to mentors and senior engineers.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Communication

Curiosity

Education

Undergraduate in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

Tools

CAD

PDM systems

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 // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // 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, working with the Plant Engineering Team (PET) and supporting the A400M team. We are located alongside the wing assembly lines for the A320, A330, and A350 wings, giving you a 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 aircraft and future wing developments? Are you passionate about structural design? Do you enjoy connecting with people from different backgrounds and nationalities?

We are a team of Structural Engineers who are passionate about finding technical solutions to support Airbus product wings. Our engineers have a vast wealth of knowledge and experience to help you grow both 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 (A320 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:

• Design of composite and metallic wing structures across various Airbus programmes;
• Create design schemes, frontier and interfaces drawings and data for manufacture (component drawings);
• Assessing design solutions within the time, cost and quality parameters and ensuring the structural design meets programme airworthiness and product requirements;
• Define, deliver and enable technical studies, trades and investigations to ensure the delivery of technical solutions in accordance with relevant design methods and procedures;
• Provide direct engineering support to the production line to ensure minimal disruption to the wing build;
• Utilising strong stakeholder management skills across a wide range of stakeholders;
• Propose and develop innovative projects to improve the production environment;
• Communicating your engineering tasks to mentors and more senior engineers;
• You will be required to define Personal Development Goals and work towards them as part of your daily activities.

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;
• Knowledge of CAD and PDM systems 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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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 Design & Integration

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