Overview

• Start date: 17 August 2026
• Location: Filton, Bristol
• Duration: 12.5 months
• Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, 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: £23,400
• 35 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Half day Fridays!
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us

At Airbus we take our environmental responsibilities seriously. We are a flexible and multi-disciplined team of research oriented design engineers who are passionate about developing new airframe structure and systems installation technologies to enable the Airbus products of the future. Airbus Research and Technology (R&T) is a great place to build your knowledge and learn a range of new skills whilst contributing directly to the Airbus goal to substantially reduce the climate impact of flying.

What you will be doing

Are you interested in helping commercial aviation meet its 2050 net zero CO2 target? Do you enjoy creating novel design solutions and solving problems? This is your opportunity to make a difference by directly contributing to the development of the next generation of fuel efficient, sustainable and low emission aircraft.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Engineer in the Airframe Wing Research and Technology team at Airbus Filton. The successful candidate will be working on Airbus ZEROe, which is aiming to certify a hydrogen powered aircraft for entry into service in the 2040s.

Qualifications

Required: 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.

• Studying towards a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering;
• Strong interest in design engineering from initial concept through to detail design;
• Curiosity, creativity and open mindedness;
• Ability to listen, understand and communicate information;
• Desire to openly collaborate in a diverse team environment;
• Strong commitment to develop yourself.

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

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Company and details

• Company: Airbus Operations Limited
• Employment Type: Internship
• Experience Level: Student
• Job Family: System Installation

Important notices

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

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 emsom@airbus.com.

Working arrangements

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.