Test Rig Fluid Mechanical Design Placement (12.5 months)

Job Description:

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12.5 months

Applications close on 27 September 2026!

About us:

You will join the Laboratory Test Means development team. We are responsible for the development, modification and maintenance of test rigs for Fuel and Landing Gear Systems. Our skill sets include electrical design, fluid mechanical and mechanical design and test facility operations. We are not your typical office-based environment as we work directly with equipment often in hazardous environments involving Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Hot and Cold surfaces, Noise and High voltages.

Our role is to develop the means for Airbus to test new technologies and system evolutions for the Landing Gear and Fuel systems of today's aircraft and tomorrows. Life in the test centre is dynamic and day-to-day you can find yourself working on different topics; from supporting setting up a test for an in-service aircraft issue to understanding how to integrate a new technology into a test rig.

What you will be doing:

• End to end development of new test rigs; from requirements capture to detailed design to manufacturing/integration and commissioning of the test rig.
• Supporting the modification of existing test rigs to support a new test request.
• Troubleshooting test rig issues.
• Utilising CATIA and other tooling to produce 3D digital mock-ups, bill of materials and build procedures.
• Working within a non-office-based environment with access to prototyping areas, avionic and fluid mechanical test rigs.

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 demonstrate they have studied and have the following:

• Undergrad studying towards a degree in fluid mechanics/mechanical engineering.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Adaptability - a willingness and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Alignment with our KTOPS values - Kindness, Trust, Openness, Positivity and Solidarity.
• Committed to safety protocols, a collaborative mindset, and an enthusiastic approach to hands-on engineering environments.
• Experience in 3D drawing tools, modules in fluid mechanics, mathematics, physics would be desirable.

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.

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

Company Policies:

At Airbus, we are 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. We support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.