AGGP2027 - EMH Lightning Direct Effects Engineering Graduate

Job Description:

Start date September 2027

Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world? Every year, 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 don't just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey. This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it's a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. We place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You'll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position.

During the two years, we will take you on a soft-skill development journey, covering such areas as inclusive leadership, our Values, resilience, communication, and emotional intelligence, with various in-person and virtual workshops.

Beyond your daily responsibilities and this comprehensive schedule of training, you'll join your global graduate community annually for an in-person dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry.

Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day one. You'll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs. Most importantly, you'll have learned 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.

Above all, you'll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.

If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential, apply below.

What you will be doing

• You will contribute to our work as an Engineer in the field of EMH Lightning Direct Effects and Electrostatic Discharge within the Airbus Systems Engineering domain.
• You will be involved in a variety of topics like standardisation, electrical architectures, certification, and environmental qualification.
• You may design and define commissioning or investigative tests, with the opportunity to interact with the test laboratories and witness LDE and ESD testing, concluding such activities with the delivery of analysis of test results and conclusions.
• You will contribute to the development of optimised lightning protection solutions for the design & development of aircraft fuel tank & fuel system protection using the latest analytical & test techniques.
• You will contribute to harmonised design solutions and policies that have multi-programme and multi-component benefits at the aircraft level.
• You will work closely with the fuel systems and structures departments, as one of our main missions is to provide protection to the fuel system and associated structure.

Your development journey will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into position.

At the end of the two-year development programme you will have developed into the position of Graduate EMH Lightning Direct Effects Engineering Graduate!

What we look for

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent within a Technical Degree ideally Electrical, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Physics based.
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of Engineering, ideally with a focus on lightning effects.
• Excellent Organisation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English).
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation.
• The ability to be self-aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development.

We love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme. Take the time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills, and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

Please note, we are unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. We welcome applications from candidates with existing right to work in the UK or those eligible via other routes (e.g., Graduate Visa, Youth Mobility Scheme).

What is the recruitment process

1. Online application
2. Online Task Based Assessment
3. Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager)
4. Virtual Assessment Centre
5. Offer!

NB: Applications will close on 30th September 2026 (don’t delay, apply early as some roles may close before this date due to applications received). All applications and CVs need to be in English.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include accessible facilities and additional time for written exercises. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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: Permanent

Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Family: Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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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.

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.