AGGP2027 – Graduate Fluid Mechanical Design Engineer
Airbus
- Location
- Bristol Area
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- New Grad
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
About this role
Job Description
AGGP2027 – Graduate Fluid Mechanical Design Engineer Start date: September 2027 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. If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential, apply below.
What you will be doing
You will be on a development journey to guide your growth into the role of AGGP2027 – Graduate Fluid Mechanical Design Engineer and can expect to be involved in the following: Supporting the design of new Fluid mechanical test rigs aimed at testing either the Landing Gear or Fuel Systems of Airbus' next aircraft programmes or supporting the continuous development of our existing aircraft families. The end to end life cycle of test rig development, from requirements capture to detailed design to manufacturing/integration and finally validation of the test rig. You will utilise design tools such as CATIA V5 and work with a variety of technologies including fibre optics, vacuum systems, pitch/roll tables and instrumentation to measure pressure/flow/vibration/temperature. You will learn about the end to end process for developing a test rig, gain insights into the Landing Gear System and Fuel System operation and understand how we can simulate the aircraft environment. You will gain experience of working in a non-office environment which includes hazards such as Jet Fuel, Hydraulic Fluids, Hot and Cold surfaces, Noise and High Voltage. As part of your rotational placements you will have the opportunity to see other areas of the System Integration test department which includes software development, avionic testing, flight test analysis, fluid mechanical testing and facility operations. Your development journey 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 AGGP2027 – Graduate Fluid Mechanical Design Engineer!
What we are looking for
To be a successful applicant, you will need to demonstrate you have: A degree level or equivalent within Fluid