Support to Ground Test Internship (12 Months)

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Start date: 6th July 2020

Location: Filton

To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.

Our internships give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.

Are you someone who enjoys designing and building test benches and tools? Are you someone who needs to see tangible results, excited by technical challenges, fault finding and resolving technical problems with creative solutions? You can be involved in any or all of these areas as your background or interests direct you.

The Support to Ground Test Team (IVYS) are responsible for the design, development, manufacturing and maintenance of laboratory test means (LTM) within the Systems Integration Test (IVY) perimeter. The team is transnational with elements present in Toulouse, Hamburg, Bremen and Filton.

The team covers a wide scope of activities including electrical design, software development and some mechanical design of test benches. These test benches will be used by the lab test team to perform tests and analyse these results across the different Airbus commercial aircraft.

The scope of LTM’s covered includes:

·  Virtual Platforms
·  Functional Integration Benches/System Integration Benches
·  Type 0 means (e.g. LG 0) representative of the aircraft
·  Ad-hoc test benches for various purposes (e.g. rapid prototyping)

Tasks:

You will contribute to the delivery of the Support to Ground Test Team's mission and purpose that is:

Lab Test Means Support:

·  Test Means design and development for new test rigs
·  Maintenance and evolution of current test rigs

Maintenance and Development of the Test Management System (TMS):

·  Development and testing of new releases of TMS
·  Integration of new hardware (e.g. I/O board)
·  Bug fixing
·  Obsolescence management of hardware and software

Contributing to the EVY future test strategy:

·  Support projects seeking to promote standards for communication protocols and interfaces
·  Support projects seeking to increase the levels of automation within testing
·  Innovate new features for test benches (e.g. Test bench interconnection, Predictive health monitoring)

Skills:

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. 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.

One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It … Count !

Our Internships are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

·  Studying towards a degree in Computer Science, Engineering (particularly Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering) or Mathematics/Physics
·  Knowledge or experience of Programming and Programming languages (e.g. C, Python, TCL, Matlab)
·  Excited by technical challenges and solving problems
·  Awareness of aircraft systems
·  Knowledge or experience of Software creation/application
·  Interest in electronics

Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

Contact:

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; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email interns@airbus.com . Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Previous Intern :

‘The internship at Fuel and Landing Gear Test has been the best thing that has happened to me with respect to my career. Being able to work with a team which is so passionate, supportive and ambitious has helped me develop my skills both in technical aspects as well as non-technical. This one year internship has really helped me to develop a better understanding about the way the industry works and the skill sets that they look for to allow you to excel.’

‘The placement was an enriching experience from a student's point of view which gave me overall insight into engineering operations and working atmosphere of the test department at Airbus U.K. The teams I worked with were very welcoming to early career personnel, flexible in working patterns, empowering to young talent, friendly and progressive in ideology. The main things I learnt was the skill to adapt my working philosophy in the aerospace industry and technical qualities in applying theory to practical problem solving from university to industry.’

‘My year in the department was very enjoyable and beneficial. The team were super supportive in giving tasks that you expressed interest in or that allowed you to develop skills that you wanted to improve. For me, this was improving my communication and technical skills in a hands on working environment, which has been really helpful to me moving forward.’

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.

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.