Overview
Wing Structure Repair Engineering Placement (12.5 months) at Airbus
Start date: 17 August 2026
Location: Filton, Bristol
Duration: 12.5 months
What you will be doing
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team defining and developing repairs for wing structures. You will learn how to integrate a repair into the existing structure while meeting all the requirements necessary to ensure a safe and effective solution. You can expect to be involved in:
* Repair design, including CAD tools, to define the repair and provide instructions on how to install it;
* Static stress analysis to show that the repaired structure is strong enough;
* Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analysis to show that the repaired structure will remain safe for the aircraft’s life.
You will work closely with the department’s experienced engineers, as well as with other key areas of the business including:
* Chief Engineers teams;
* Wing design teams;
* Materials and Processes teams;
* Customer Services;
* Electromagnetic Hazards specialists;
* Aerodynamics specialists.
This internship is likely to appeal to candidates currently studying Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar subjects, and who enjoy solving technical challenges.
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;
* Nice to have experience with design tools, such as AutoCAD, CATIA or similar;
* Nice to have knowledge of Structural Analysis, and Statistics;
* Interest in solving technical challenges.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You may be subject to a BPSS check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.
Additional information
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Company: Airbus Operations Limited
Employment Type: Internship
Experience Level: Student
Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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 committed to equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for any monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. If you suspect impersonation, report to emsom@airbus.com.
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