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Graduate Wing Structures Engineer (Broughton) 2027

Top Graduate Employer
About 4.3/5
Deadline: 30th September 2026
Job Type:
Graduate Scheme
Job Roles:
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Locations:
Broughton

Job Description

Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world?

Every year, Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future.

When you begin your career with us, we don't just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey. This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it's a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. We place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You'll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position.

During the two years, we will take you on a soft-skill development journey, covering such areas as inclusive leadership, our Values, resilience, communication and emotional intelligence, with various in-person and virtual workshops.

Beyond your daily responsibilities and this comprehensive schedule of training, you'll join your global graduate community annually for an in-person dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry.

Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1. You'll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs. Most importantly, you'll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great. You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus.

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

What you will be doing

The Wing Plant Engineering Team (PET) is the first point of contact for the Broughton, Filton and Bremen Plants. The Wing PET’s are responsible for providing Wing Engineering support, as part of the overall Wing Design Organization, specifically responsible for:

  • Representing Engineering in the Plant providing a single voice to the customer (Production Support and Design Liaison)
  • Engineering performance for the plant on the following deliverables: drawings release, Design Query Notes and Non Conformance Answering
  • Focusing the engineering to add value to design change delivered to the plant. Driving disrupt improvements into the industrial system
  • Representing the Plant within Engineering being the voice of Production (Our primary customer)
  • Delivering and enabling Recurring Cost Reduction and Modification Implementation (team is responsible to ensure all interfaces and stakeholders are respected).

Your development pathway will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into position.

At the end of the two year development programme you will have developed into the position of either Design or Analysis engineer in one of the Wing Structures Plant Engineering Teams.

What we are looking for

To be a successful applicant, you will need to demonstrate you have:

  • A degree level or equivalent within a relevant field of study
  • Degree type: Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or higher)
  • Recently graduated or first professional experience in a relevant field
  • 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
  • Good knowledge of coding and data analysis techniques.
  • Natural curiosity and excitement to explore
  • Excitement to work in a dynamic and changing environment,
  • Passion about Aerospace and the challenges of the civil aircraft market,
  • Sensitivity to clients needs and ability to develop good client relationships

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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.

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.

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Apply

Time Left to Apply: End Date: September 30, 2026 (28 days left to apply)

If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential, apply below.

Please provide a CV and a Cover letter to your application.

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. Take the 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: You must also have (or will have) the right to work in the country of the position you are applying for. Please note, we are unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. We welcome applications from candidates with existing right to work in the UK or those eligible via other routes (e.g., Graduate Visa, Youth Mobility Scheme). For full eligibility details, please consult UK Visas and Immigration.

What is the recruitment process…

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

NB: Applications will close on 30th September 2026 (don’t delay, apply early as some roles may close before this date due to applications received). All applications and CVs need to be in English.

  • Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities and additional time for written exercises etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
  • 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, 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@airbus.com.
  • From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.


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