Fuel Systems Test & Analysis Engineering Placement (12.5 months)

About the role

We are looking for a university student interested in a placement year in industry. You will design and conduct tests on fuel and landing‑gear avionics test benches and support our flight‑test analysis activities.

Key responsibilities

• Support certification through integrated lab, rig and flight testing and analysis.
• Establish and improve the maturity of AC systems by collaborating with other engineering teams.
• React to and help resolve in‑service system issues.
• Aim for product safety beyond certification requirements.
• Implement synergies and alignment between rig and flight test.

Required profile

• Studying towards a degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong data‑analysis, report‑writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge or experience of programming languages such as C, Python, TCL, Matlab or Google Apps Script.
• Motivated by technical challenges and problem‑solving.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Required skills

• C
• Python
• TCL
• Matlab
• Google Apps Script

What we offer

• Salary of £24,246 per year.
• 35 hours per week with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Half‑day Fridays.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to work within Airbus’s transnational Hydrogen Propulsion & Hydro‑Mech Systems team.