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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 Auto-Flight System Engineer. 

1. During this programme, you will actively contribute to the design, integration, and validation of Auto-Flight Systems (AFS), ensuring our aircraft continue to meet the highest standards of safety and performance. 

2. To achieve this, you will master advanced methodologies and technologies, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), complex simulation environments, and flight control architectures. 

3. Beyond the technical expertise, your role will be highly collaborative. You will act as a vital link between various engineering teams, bridging technical design with strategic execution. 

4. By leveraging your strong interpersonal skills, you will learn to navigate a highly complex, international industrial matrix, fostering collaboration and creating alignment among diverse multicultural teams. 

5. Your development journey will feature rotational placements, carefully structured to give you a holistic view of the Autoflight system lifecycle and Airbus's business operations. 

6. Through this unique blend of technical immersion and international project management, you will gain deep knowledge of system lifecycles, safety regulations, and formal management frameworks.

At the end of the two-year development programme, you will have fully developed into the position of Auto-Flight System Engineer!
 

What we are looking for

To be a successful applicant, you will need to demonstrate you have:

• A degree level or equivalent within Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automation & Control, or a related discipline.

• Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of aeronautics, complex systems engineering, or flight control systems, combined with exceptional interpersonal skills necessary to build bridges across an international industrial network.

• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English) 

• Basic verbal communication in our local language (French) would be appreciated.

• The ability to be self-aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development. 

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme. Take the 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.

STATEMENT: This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities. 

What is the recruitment process…

Online application -> Online Task Based Assessment -> Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager) -> Virtual Assessment Centre -> Offer!

NB: Applications will close 30 September 2026 (don’t delay, apply early as some roles may close before this date due to applications received). All applications and CVs need to be in English.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities and additional time for written exercises etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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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.

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