Artificial Intelligence Placement (12.5 months)

Start date: 16 August 2027 Location: Filton, Bristol Duration : 12.5 months Applications close on 27 September 2026 !  We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time . We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations. AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application Benefits: Salary: £24,246 35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays About us:  We are a community of scientists dedicated towards pushing forward the State of the Art in Artificial Intelligence for aerospace. We collaborate with engineers and scientists across Airbus to better understand problems and help solve them. Artificial Intelligence is a booming technology and we aim to harness the benefits across the business, through the entire lifecycle of an aircraft, from the first thoughts to final flight.

You will be working alongside AI Scientists and Experts to support the team’s research projects, driven by the needs of the projects and your own passion and interest in the topics. Expect to be undertaking research into the latest AI techniques, from reading scientific papers on new breakthroughs, to assisting in the design, development, and execution of experiments to work out the best way of achieving our objectives, keeping our customers needs at the very core. Our UK based team-members have particular interests around AI Explainability (particularly in Reinforcement Learning), Foundation Models for Robotics, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, and Knowledge Graphs. As part of a wider team across Toulouse and Munich, you will also collaborate remotely on these topics, and potentially some more. You will have the chance to develop across a number of different platforms, utilizing the power of cloud services in a secure and compliant way. A knowledge of Python and modern AI frameworks such as PyTorch as well as building agentic systems will help you quickly get up to speed. You will also be part of a wider community of interns across Filton site, where you will have a chance to find out about wider areas of the business, take part in project management challenges, support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) outreach, and other opportunities.

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only . Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application. *Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.* Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following: Studying a relevant subject, such as Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science; Those undertaking aligned topics such as Mathematics and Physics would be welcome to apply;  You should be able to display an interest in, and some experience of, Artificial Intelligence and some of the key algorithms and approaches behind it; An innovative mindset combined with a focus on collaborative teamwork and problem-solving. SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role. Contact Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information