Overview

Job Description: Starting Date - September 2026. Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world? Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future. When you begin your career with us, we offer a personalized, two-year Global Graduate development journey designed to cultivate your professional skills, business acumen, and technical abilities, with a strong emphasis on developing leadership potential from day one.

You will gain a unique perspective on Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position. Beyond daily responsibilities and a comprehensive training schedule, you will join your global graduate community annually for a dedicated development week to connect with peers, learn from seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the industry. Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day one, sharpening your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus and gaining a deep understanding of our business, opportunities, challenges, and needs. You will have the opportunity to learn more about yourself and what makes you truly great.

You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus. You will have the opportunity to do your best work in an industry reshaping how we live. If you’re ready to embark on this journey and unlock your full potential, apply below.

What you will be doing

You will be on a development pathway to guide your growth into the role of Modelling and Simulation Graduate Engineer and can expect to be involved in the following:

• Development and/or enhancement of Airframe capability to support current and future aircraft programs in all phases of their lifecycle, including the use and development of modelling and simulation methods through scientific computing, code writing, and incorporating new research and technology into design processes.
• liaise with architects and business owners to determine requirements for methods development and to plan and execute the steps required to deliver results, either using existing tools or through their development.

You will use a combination of off-the-shelf and in-house tools and will adapt those tools to suit customer needs. You will learn about how an industrial aircraft development process occurs, how tools differ across design stages, and the fundamentals of airframe structural design, analysis, and optimisation. You will learn how design, stress, and optimisation are performed using commercial and bespoke methods. You will become proficient in these methods, enabling their application in early and late design cycles. Placements are typically within the Wing Structures team, the Architects team, in Research and Technology, and within the Digital Platforms. Your development pathway will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into the position. Throughout the two-year programme you will develop into the position of Modelling and Simulation Engineer.

What we are looking for

• A degree level or equivalent within a relevant field of study
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science
• Strong verbal and written communication in English
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment focused on driving future innovation
• The ability to be self-aware and eager to drive your own development

Please note: We ask that you make only one application to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme. Decide which opportunities are right for you and submit an application that best represents your skills and experience for the role you have selected. This position requires a basic UK Security Clearance or eligibility for clearance by the recognized authorities. The recruitment process includes Online Application, Online Task Based Assessment, Application Review, Virtual Assessment Centre, and Offer. Applications close 30 September. If you need adjustments during the process, please let us know.

All information disclosed will be treated with strict confidence. This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Airbus Operations Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, or belief. Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all and will never ask for monetary exchange in a recruitment process. If you encounter impersonation of Airbus, please report to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support flexible working where possible to stimulate innovative thinking.