System Safety and Reliability Engineer – Placement Student

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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Job Title

Systems Safety & Reliability Engineer Placement Student – Filton

Key Responsibilities

  • Functional Safety – System Safety Assessment, analysing aircraft systems to identify failure modes and support the Design Office to ensure compliance.
  • Continued Airworthiness – Provide safety assessments for in-service occurrences on all Airbus commercial aircraft for the fuel & inerting and landing gear systems.
  • Particular Risk Analysis (PRA) – Conduct PRAs for Wheel and Tyre Failure and Fuel Tank Safety, influencing global aircraft design.
  • Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA) – Inspect new designs and modifications digitally and physically to ensure compliance with design and safety requirements.

Qualifications

  • Good systems engineering mindset.
  • Keenness to learn and willingness to ask questions.
  • Strong synthesis and writing skills.
  • Flexibility.
  • Rigour and organisation.
  • Undertaking a degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Undergraduate status for the duration of the placement.

Benefits

  • Great career paths and training opportunities.
  • 25 days holiday.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Flexi time.
  • Option to purchase holidays.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Company profit sharing scheme.
  • Share options.
  • Benefits platform offering car leasing, family health plans, dental plan, shopping discounts and more.

Work Environment

Our team is a transnational group across Europe, supporting safety activities for all Airbus aircraft systems. You will develop skills through extensive training and collaboration with international experts.

Employment Details

  • Contract Type: Apprenticeship
  • Experience Level: Student

Equal Opportunity Statement

Airbus Protect is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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Posted: April 12th, 2026