AGGP2025 Graduate Structures Test Engineer

Job Description:

Start Date: September 2025

Every year we look for university graduates from around the world to join Airbus and help fill the critical roles for our future. We need people with the aspiration, enthusiasm and the talent to help us move forward and to change the world and deliver our vision to pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.   

When you begin your career with us, we accelerate your growth through our Airbus Global Graduate development journey, focusing on both soft skills, business knowledge and technical ability. You will be part of a two year programme that enables you to develop your professional skills; build your networks and gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus whilst delivering in a specific position - each development journey is individual! 

In addition to on-the-job activity and a comprehensive schedule of training opportunities, once a year you will also join your global graduate community for a development week where you meet your peers, hear from our leaders and learn from the best.

By the end of the programme, you will have gained everything you need to become an established team member in your position, having already demonstrated your value. You will have developed your skills in an area that is strategically important for Airbus, you will know about the Airbus business, the opportunities, challenges and needs, and you will have learned more about yourself, and what makes you great! 

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

If you are ready to join and be part of this journey please apply below (& don’t forget to include a motivation letter)!

What can you expect...

You will be on a development pathway to guide your growth into the role of Structures Test Engineer in the test team at the Aerospace Integrated Research and Test Centre (AIRTeC) in Filton, Bristol. 

AIRTeC is a 100 million state of the art Research & Test facility designed specifically to provide the most advanced collaborative working environment and tools for Airbus, suppliers, partners, and academia. AIRTeC complements Airbus’s world leading design, integration, manufacturing and assembly capabilities on the Filton site. The  structures test team is one of three centres that perform or manage the full range of tests on all Airbus Aircraft Programmes and Research & Technology Initiatives.

It is our mission to provide data that allows our products to fly & be certified; demonstrating strength & life of the cutting edge materials and aircraft components used to construct our aircraft. 

We are busy developing and defining the physical and virtual test means in support of future aircraft products. We must be ready to test new lightweight sustainable materials, technologies and configurations such as the future hydrogen powered aircraft, super flexible high span wings and novel blended wing body aircraft.

The test team is organised into skill groups responsible for test leading, test means engineering (design & stress), advanced test technologies (such as hydraulics, data acquisition, metrology, control and instrumentation) and test operations (including calibration, preparation and test completion). 

As part of the Global Graduate Programme, you will develop a broad understanding of testing; being supported to undertake rotational placements in skill areas of our team and the wider business to build a rounded understanding of the aircraft, the structural components and key relationships that the test centre has with other teams in the aircraft development process.

In the test centre you will be given the opportunity to get involved in a selection of the following areas: 

• Tests big & small: Designing test systems for small material coupons up to large tests of whole aircraft wings!

• Working at the forefront of digital technologies: using AI and Data Driven Platforms to enhance our data analytics capabilities and virtual simulation test means

• Developing advanced test methods: deploying and developing advanced measurement, control and data acquisition techniques

• Building a “cool” future: designing & commissioning new cryogenic test facilities for hydrogen powered flight 

• Putting theory into practice: performing “hands on” testing

At the end of the two year development programme you will have developed into the position of Structures Test Engineer! 

Our graduates will then specialise in one of our test skill group areas for their first full time position within the team. 

What we are looking for...

To be a successful applicant to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme, we ask that you demonstrate you have:

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent within Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Instrumentation, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Civil Engineering, Data Science, Applied Measurement Science / Metrology, Robotics/Mechatronics or Physics. 

• Skills/experience and interest in at least one of the following areas: Structures, Metrology, Hydraulics, Control Systems, Data Acquisition & Instrumentation, Virtual Test & Simulation, AI & Machine Learning, Physical Materials Testing, Computer Vision, Statistical Analysis, Robotics & automation.

• 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.

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme. We encourage you to take 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.

STATEMENT: This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

What is the recruitment process…

Online application -> Online Task Based Assessment -> Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager) -> Virtual Assessment Centre (November & December) -> Offer!

NB: Applications will close 6th October (don’t delay, apply today as some roles may close early due to applications received).

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises etc. 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:

Employment Type:

-------

Experience Level:

Job Family:

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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 to emsom&64;airbus.com.

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.