Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12.5-month paid placement as a Fuel Systems Test and Analysis Engineer.
- Earn £24,246 per year with 35-hour weeks, flexible and hybrid working options, and 25 days holiday.
- Gain experience in lab testing, flight test analysis, and data analytics on aircraft systems.
- Applications close on 06 November 2026.
- Open to undergraduates studying Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
About the Role
This is a 12.5-month paid placement.
Start Date: 16 August 2027 Location: Filton, Bristol
About Us
Airbus is seeking a university student for a year-in-industry placement. You will be involved in designing and conducting tests on fuel and landing gear avionics test benches, as well as supporting flight test analysis activities. The Fuel Systems Test Analysis team is part of the Flight and Integration Test Centre, working on the integration of complete aircraft systems and collaborating with colleagues across Europe.
What You Will Be Doing
As an intern, you will contribute to the Fuel Systems Test Team's mission by:
- Supporting certification through integrated lab, rig, and flight testing and analysis.
- Improving the maturity of AC systems through collaboration with other engineering teams.
- Assisting in resolving in-service system issues.
- Aiming for product safety beyond certification requirements.
- Implementing synergies between rig and flight testing.
Your daily activities will include:
Lab Testing
- Agreeing on Lab Test Requirements, and defining and validating test benches.
- Conducting system-level testing of landing gear functionality.
- Investigating in-service issues by reproducing them on avionics benches.
- Preparing Lab Test Results Analysis.
Flight Test Analysis
- Agreeing on Flight Test Requirements.
- Defining and validating Flight Test Instrumentation.
- Supporting development and flight testing by monitoring flights live through telemetry.
- Preparing Flight Test Results Analysis and certification documentation.
Data Analytics
- Utilising big data techniques to correlate design, test rig, and flight behaviour.
- Developing algorithms using flight test data for monitoring, design feedback, and in-service investigations.
- Creating tools to support data analysis activities.
Requirements
This placement is open to Undergraduates only for the entire duration. You must be studying towards a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
Essential Skills:
- Data analysis, report writing, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge or experience of programming languages (e.g. C, Python, TCL, Matlab, Google Apps Script).
- Enthusiasm for technical challenges and problem-solving.
- Commitment to delivering on time.
- Good interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities.
- Negotiation level of English (written and spoken).
Desirable Skills:
- Awareness of aircraft systems.
- Knowledge or experience of software design and development.
- Interest in electronics.
- Knowledge of statistics, data science, and project management.
Benefits
- Salary: £24,246 per year
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available
- Half day Fridays
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Application Process
Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
Security Clearance: You will be subject to a BPSS check and may require UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.
Closing Date: 06 November 2026