Wing Structures Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Digital Analysis Placement (12.5 months)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited invites undergraduates to join the Wing Architecture and Integration team for a 12.5-month placement in Filton, Bristol.

You will focus on Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Digital Analysis across multiple aircraft programs, delivering work from task definition to final delivery using Hyperworks and NASTRAN.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates only; must remain an undergraduate for the entire placement.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative mindset required.
• Clear communication and ability to translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key analysis results for Airbus programs using FEA and digital analysis tools.
• Own deliverables from task definition to final delivery using Hyperworks and NASTRAN.
• Learn from experienced professionals and network across Analysis, Program and Chief Engineering teams.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12.5 months

Applications close on 27 September 2026 !

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

The wing architecture and integration team covers the full spectrum of Airbus commercial wing designs and is at the forefront of the Wing concept design. The work carried out by the team supports current wing design solutions as well as supporting improvements to the ways of working via niece analysis skills like Finite Element Analysis and digital analysis..

What you will be doing

During your internship you will spend your time covering Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Digital Analysis within the Wing Architect and integration team. The team covers the full range of commercial Airbus products giving the successful candidate a wide variety of experiences across multiple projects that will be at different stages of the project lifecycle.

As part of the wing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) team, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering key analysis results for the various Airbus aircraft programs. The candidate will own all the deliverables that they work on from the initial task definition until final delivery taking advantage of the various pre/post processing toolsets such as Hyperworks and NASTRAN as well as have the opportunity to develop their own codes for automating their work.

The successful candidate will have a great opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in the field and also a very good opportunity to network across Analysis, Program, Chief Engineering and Airworthiness.

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.*

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering;


• 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.

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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Equal opportunity

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. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

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.