The Fuel & Inerting System presents many technical and business challenges that need to be understood and managed. It operates in a very hostile environment at extremes of both temperature and humidity, with the added challenge of safety being our number one priority due to the volatile nature of jet fuels. As an engineer within the team, understanding these topics and issues will be the focus of your time her
What you will be doing:
From the moment you join, you will be an integral part of the Fluid Mechanical department, within the Fuel & Inerting Domain.
The Fuel & Inerting teams are responsible for the design of the complete fuel system across every commercial Airbus aircraft, at all stages of the development lifecycle. From R&T projects to supporting the Flight Test campaigns, you can expect to be contributing to meaningful work across our entire fleet. The Fluid Mechanical department specifically is responsible for the physical flow of the fuel through the system. This is essentially ensuring the correct pressure, flow and physical state of the fuel. This is accomplished through designing the architecture of the system, specifying the pipework required, specifying the fluid mechanical equipment (valves, pumps, etc) in the system and testing all along the way from component level up to aircraft flight testing.
The philosophy of the Fuel & Inerting Systems Domain is to have the best systems, people and partnerships. Over time as an Intern, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills as an Engineer, ultimately helping you to realise your potential.
We are in the middle of an exciting time in our industry, with a focus very much on environmentally sustainable aviation. The work you will complete with us will not be limited to traditional kerosene-based fuel systems, but also to new and novel technologies; the design of current and future Airbus fuel systems for our next generation of aircraft and the impact that novel fuels such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel will have on these systems is of high importance and interest to enable Airbus to lead aviation into the future.
As one of our interns, you will operate in a challenging environment, where you will be given a real and valued role in the Fluid Mechanical team within Fuel & Inerting Systems. Our team operates in the following areas of expertise:
The typical tasks of the Fluid Mechanical teams can involve trades of architecture choices for the fuel system, weighing up options for the best compromise solution for the overall aircraft. Equipment is an important part of the system, providing the main functions of the fuel system and ensuring a reliable product for our customers. Improvements, studies of new technologies and ongoing airworthiness activities for the system equipment is a key task for the teams. Developing and running simulations of the fuel systems and fluid flows is a core activity, requiring an understanding of the fundamental physics and implementing equations representing those physics to model the system behaviour. In the Fuel Sciences team the activities focus on the fuel properties ensuring a consistent fuel is available at airports and that our aircraft are capable of receiving new or changing fuels. All of the teams work collaboratively within Fuel Systems, with other teams across Airbus and outside Airbus to make our large, complex aircraft products a success.
Personal well being is one of our highest priorities, as is the way we act as engineers. You will have the flexibility to tailor your year according to what interests and what inspires you, while developing your knowledge of our systems and aircraft. You will have the opportunity to have varied placements working with experienced teams in the above areas, but it would be appreciated if you could propose the area that interests you the most when applying via your cover letter.
Requirements:
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:
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.
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Company:
Airbus Operations Limited
Employment Type:
Internship
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Experience Level:
Student
Job Family:
Fluid & Hydromechanics, Thermal
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