Materials and Processes Placement (12.5 months)

Job Description:

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12.5 months

Applications close on 27 September 2026!

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that 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.

Please refer to Airbus guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment.

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:

Join the UK Materials and Processes (M&P) team, where we generate customer value by delivering Robust Materials, Processes, and Structural Tests for Innovative Airbus aircraft. We're a crucial part of the entire product lifecycle, from Research & Development to Production, In-Service Support, and End-of-life.

We are a highly integrated, global team of recognized experts, driving innovation and simplification in everything we do. Our objective is to deliver end-to-end, eco-efficient materials, high-quality test results, and associated technologies for Airbus & beyond.

The UK M&P team is composed of several specialized technology groups, including:

• Assembly Technology
• Composite Technology
• Metals Technology
• Surface Technology
• Materials Testing and Analytics Laboratories

As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to perform projects and tasks within one or more of these technology groups, contributing directly to our mission of shaping the future of aviation.

What you will be doing:

M&P engineers/specialists are often required to provide materials expertise to solve problems that occur either during the design, production or use of aircraft in-service.

This role offers you the unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to exciting, real-world industrial problems. With the potential to play a key role in large-scale projects, you will need to combine excellent project management and organizational skills with your technical expertise.

A proactive approach to problem solving:

All the materials and processes used to manufacture aircraft structure need to be proven to be robust, safe and capable of performing as designed. This is done through a process known as qualification where you might:

• Work with suppliers worldwide;
• Test / analyse materials and components, utilizing state of the art equipment within the Aerospace Research & Test Facility;
• Be responsible for running qualification projects;
• Determine the testing required;
• Run analysis of the results to ensure that suppliers are providing capable products;
• Explain and present your data or project outcomes to colleagues;
• Have opportunities to support research activities on new materials or processes.

When things do not perform as expected, you will need to be able to apply your technical knowledge and engineer a solution.

Self motivation and effective team working:

Airbus is a transnational workplace and, in addition to the engineers in Filton and Broughton, you may also be working with colleagues in France, Germany, Spain and India. Although you will be assigned tasks by your industrial supervisor, it is expected that you:

• Will be self-motivated;
• Take responsibility for your time management;
• Plan and Organize how the work is undertaken.

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 must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Currently studying towards a degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry.
• Comfortable in a lab environment; prior experience with wet chemistry or testing materials (even if limited to university practical sessions) is highly valued.
• Interest in aircraft and/or aerospace, coupled with excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for working within a technical team to solve complex problems.
• Sound foundational knowledge of materials and engineering principles.
• An understanding of the properties of metals and composites, including the relative advantages and disadvantages of different materials.

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.

This job requires an awareness of 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:

Internship

Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Materials & Processes

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.

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.