Materials & Processes Engineer Placement

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.

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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

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 are 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 mission is to deliver end-to-end, eco-efficient materials, high-quality test results, and associated technologies that benefit Airbus & beyond.

The UK M&P team is made up of several specialised technology groups:

• 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.

The 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. Here, you will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have gained during your degree to provide solutions to demanding and exciting industrial problems.

With the potential to play a key role in large projects you will need excellent project management and organizational skills to match your technical ability.

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, utilising 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;
• 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.

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.

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.

• Studying towards an Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical) or Science (Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science) degree;
• You have an interest or enthusiasm for aircraft and/or aerospace, with excellent communication skills;
• You are enthusiastic about working in a technical team environment;
• You have sound basic knowledge of materials and engineering;
• You have had an introduction to the properties of metals and composites and know the relative pros/cons of different materials;
• Having some awareness of aircraft wing structure would be advantageous.

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.

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