There are five areas open to DEGs in the Engineering function:

Flight Physics Future Projects Product Integrity Structures Systems Entry Requirements: You will need to have a MEng (Masters in Engineering) degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. In addition, your degree must be fully accredited for Chartered Engineer by the Engineering Council and require no further learning. You can check whether or not your degree is accredited by visiting www.engc.org.uk.

Flight Physics

Flight Physics encompasses the non-specific design activities that deliver the data used for the detailed design of aircraft components and systems. Within Flight Physics in Airbus UK there are four main areas: aerodynamics, loads and aeroelastics, mass properties and the wind tunnel. Aerodynamics Aerodynamics has responsibility for ensuring the aircraft design meets the aerodynamic flight performance requirements. Primary activities include design of the wing shape, assisting in the development of the aircraft configuration, generation of aerodynamic data for use by other disciplines and analysis of data from the wind tunnel and flight tests. Engineers also work on developing new modelling capabilities and supporting ongoing aerodynamic research and technology programmes. Loads & Aeroelastics The loads team determines the aircraft loads that result from the most extreme conditions an aircraft might encounter during its lifetime. These loads are used to set the minimum level of strength required for the structure. Loads work involves developing, validating and applying mathematical models that represent the response of the aircraft. The team also ensures any new aircraft design will be free from oscillatory or divergent aeroelastic behaviour. Mass Properties Mass Properties is responsible for tracking and predicting the weight of the aircraft as the design evolves. The overall aim is to ensure the optimum mass is achieved for each component based on a compromise between design limitations, manufacturing capabilities, cost and time. To achieve this aim, Engineers develop, validate and deploy mass prediction tools that are used to forecast component weight and thus overall aircraft weight. Wind Tunnel The wind tunnel supports the design activities of the aerodynamics group by validating that the design will meet the aerodynamic and flight performance requirements. Primary activities involve managing wind tunnel test campaigns, including conducting wind tunnel tests to meet the needs of aircraft development and research programs. The team also manufactures state of the art wind tunnel models and develops the instrumentation used to capture aerodynamic data. Entry requirements: Suitable degrees include an accredited MEng or equivalent in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aerodynamics, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering with Maths/Physics. It is desirable for applicants to demonstrate related experience for this role, which could include: An internship in a related industry A project or internship covering wing component (flaps, slats, etc) design A project in flight dynamics For Aero and Wind Tunnels - 4th year studies in Aerodynamics Case Study - Jonathan Webb During my placement within Loads I worked on the A380 project, calculating the loads due to control systems failures. The placement was technical in nature and involved liaising with aerodynamics and structures, representing a good opportunity to understand different phases of the design process and key customer requirements. I found the ability to learn new technical skills quickly, for example in MATLAB and Visual Basic was essential in achieving the placement objectives." Case Study - Karsten Schroder During my placement in the Wind Tunnel Test Engineering group, I was involved in all stages of the first Airbus A350 high-speed wind tunnel test campaign. This was a great opportunity for me to follow through the test-planning phase and to understand the customer interactions, Wind Tunnel model preparation and Procurement. I was given a great deal of responsibility in running parts of the Wind Tunnel test which required me to facilitate the Aerodynamicists requests while managing the contracted facility and maintaining the test objectives and time frame. I completed my placement by delivering the preliminary test results to our customer.

Future Projects

The Future Projects Office offers a unique opportunity to be involved with, and influence, the next generation of Airbus products during the early phases of design. The work is ideally suited to those with a strong interest in the whole aircraft, including all aspects of its design, manufacture and operation. The Future Projects Office within Airbus has the following main roles: Lead studies into new and derivative products. This includes definition of the top level requirements for the product, as well as the development of the overall aircraft configuration. Analyse current and potential competitor products. Provide the engineering input into the definition of Airbus product policy. Define, prioritise and conduct research projects to develop, integrate and assess the impact of technologies on potential aircraft products Provide support to several other areas of the business, eg Programmes, Manufacturing, Marketing and Customer Services, etc. The Future Projects Office in the UK is based in Filton and consists of approximately 30 engineers in two main groups; one responsible for Overall Aircraft Design and the other for Wing and Landing Gear design and integration. We work extremely closely with the equivalent groups based in France, Germany and Spain under one management structure, which necessitates regular international travel between the sites.

Product Integrity

Product Integrity is responsible for the Airworthiness Function including Showing, verification and demonstration to EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) of compliance of the Type Design of an aircraft and related products (aircraft engine or propellers), parts and appliances, with the applicable EASA Certification Specifications and Environmental Protection requirements. Showing, verification and demonstration to EASA compliance of design modifications, repairs and technical solutions for unintentional deviations from the approved design data occurring in production, with the applicable Certification Specifications and Environmental Protection requirements. Ensuring the continued airworthiness of in-service aircraft. Also encompassed are rulemaking and design organisation approval (DOA) management activities. Airworthiness Office Each aircraft programme is allocated a Chief Airworthiness Engineer who is responsible for leading and coordinating all the airworthiness activities, this responsibility covers, type certification, type validation, changes to type certificates, continued airworthiness and individual aircraft certification. Airworthiness engineers activities include: - Support to the in the preparation of type certification data and in the corrective actions necessary for continued airworthiness Participate in the determination of certification basis and means of compliance for certification Represent the Airworthiness Engineering Department on task teams, and where appropriate to lead teams as task leader Participate in the approval of modifications and release of service bulletins Internal meetings - preparing and presenting data External EASA/Foreign Authority meetings - preparing and presenting data Participate in the creation of new IT tools and processes for use within the airworthiness certification environment - internally and externally Airworthiness Assurance The Head of Airworthiness Assurance is responsible for the independent monitoring function and is also responsible for the development and definition of Airbus design assurance policy necessary to maintain and develop the design organisation approval. This team ensures the control of the content of the design organisation manual, the control and the deployment of the Airworthiness training activities, the control of the Airbus DOA related procedures, the establishment of a methodology for the delegation of signatures within the DOA perimeter. Suitable DOA expertise is available upon request from Airbus Management or Aviation Authorities. It also ensures the management and the coordination of the assessment and surveillance of both Airbus and its Partners/Subcontractors. Regulations and Policies The Regulations and Policies Group, in addition to managing the Airbus contribution to rulemaking, are responsible for assuring that all Airbus functions are permanently informed about all regulatory developments affecting Airbus design organisation and products. Entry requirements: Suitable degrees include an accredited MEng or equivalent in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Design, Airworthiness Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or Safety and Human Factors. Alternatively, we accept applications from candidates with a degree in maths and/or physics with a relevant MSc or equivalent. Ideally candidates should have a wider interest in the aerospace industry and profession (including charterships) and demonstrable experience of Aerospace-based projects during Further Education. Demonstration of application of learnt engineering skills gained at university through activities such as internships is desirable Case Study - Andrew McCarthy During my placement with Product Integrity I worked on the A380 project. During this time I worked with the Landing Gear team to ensure that all Airworthiness requirements were traceable throughout the design. This required a good understanding of the design concepts and where the A380 design differed from previous Airbus types. It also required an understanding of the development of requirements from previous programmes. I was also involved in ensuring that modification paperwork reflected the airworthiness requirements and that all activities associated with this were identified. A380 deployed a new system to process this paperwork and I was involved in identifying key issues with this process and liaising with the Design Assurance team that these issues were correctly addressed. Case Study - Anton Alexeev During this placement, I was placed in an ideal position to have an excellent overview of the functioning of the entire business, from Research & Development and Initial Design activities through to in-service Customer Support and many business areas. Working in close cooperation with the Continuous Product Development, Chief Engineers, Engineering Centres of Competence and Customer Support Teams, I am involved in ensuring Continued Airworthiness (and thus safety) of more than 3000 A320 Family aircraft that are currently in service with the world's airlines. Additionally, I participate in the Continuous Product Development modifications process that ensures that the A320 remains the most successful short to medium range airliner in existence.

Structures

The Structures function forms the largest part of the Engineering Organisation in the UK. It is there to support the development of class-leading, high-performance and cost-effective aircraft structures. In the case of Airbus UK, these are the wings for all Airbus aircraft. The structures department is responsible for the development of the skills, knowledge, tools, methods and processes that are used by the Wing Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the design of Airbus wings. It strives to achieve the highest safety standards in accordance with all relevant environmental legislation. As a DEG in Structures, you pursue a programme of placements designed to give you a superior understanding of all the major areas of that fall within Structures. Placements are also encouraged outside of Structures so our DEGs can understand the relationships and dependencies between the Structures department and areas, such as, Systems Engineering and Flight Physics. Placements in manufacturing and external placements with customers or suppliers are considered mandatory. Structures Engineering comprises the following key disciplines: Design Capability, Structures Analysis, Materials and Processes, Stress Engineering, Structures Test and Research and Technology. All these domains actively support all major aircraft projects: A380, Single-Aisle family, Long-Range family, A350 XWB, A400M as well as current development aircraft. Design Capability (airframe structures and systems installation) Analysis and evaluation of relevant technology and know-how, including the development of best practice approach and appropriate design principles, standards and rules, the development of certification strategies, challenging the relevant stress and design teams and assessing the capabilities of external companies. Structures Analysis Structures Analysis provides the structures stress teams with calculation methods and the associated computer processes and tool sets. It covers fatigue and damage tolerance, finite element analysis, static strength and advanced numerical simulation. Materials and Processes Materials and Processes covers 6 areas of technical expertise - Metallic Technology, Composite Technology, Surface Technology, Mechanic Technology, Testing Technology and Standardisation. As a group they are responsible for materials and process development and qualification, as well as the preparation of supporting technical documentation. They also work closely with manufacturing on process development. Specific Design Work Integration Specific Design Work Integration ensures that all other engineering functions are properly integrated with, and connected to the detail design work activities that are carried out in the Wing Centre of Excellence. Its team of "architects" is responsible for the definition of the overall architecture of the product and the engineering processes to be applied in the detail design. The team also ensures that the inputs from Aerodynamics, Loads, and Systems Design are properly integrated with the structural design. Structures Test Testing is critical to ensure that the various components, sub-components, details, elements and basic materials perform the required tasks and are safe. The Structures Test area has technical authority for all structures related tests and manages all UK-based tests. Research and Technology This area covers the introduction and testing of new structural concepts that may be used on future aircraft. The research engineer is tasked with identifying ways to improve the performance of the wing and make it easier to build and maintain. The research and technology team looks at ways to improve the structure of the wing on existing aircraft and to update the methods used in analysing or designing the wing whilst, at the same time, taking account of new technologies and ensuring that the wing structure is safe and efficient to fly for many decades into the future. Business Management This team is responsible for estimating and controlling Structures' workload, the management and recruitment of graduates and permanent staff to support the workload. It is also responsible for training and skills development in both technical and non-technical fields. The team provides specialist support to the Structures business in the form of IT and facilities management. Entry requirements: Suitable degrees include an accredited MEng or equivalent in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Design, Mechanical Engineering and Materials. Alternatively, we accept applications from candidates with a degree in maths and/or physics with a relevant MSc or equivalent. Ideally candidates should have a wider interest in the aerospace industry and profession (including charterships) and demonstrable experience of Aerospace-based projects during Further Education. They should also demonstrate application of learnt engineering skills gained at university through activities such as internships is desirable Case Study - Tim Axford The DEG scheme has given me an enormous breadth of experience and opportunity. I've had an out-of-business placement at a supplier in Australia involving A320 composite components, managed the sourcing and contract placement for an A400M work package in Procurement, 'stressed' engine pylons for A350, represented A-UK on a trans-national working group in Composite Analysis and developed manufacturing processes for the A350 Spars. I'm now working in a placement looking towards the shape of structural design for future aircraft wings. All these placements have enhanced my ability to learn quickly and interpret complex situations. My most satisfying moment came using these skills to assess the benefits of titanium casting technology, presenting this information to senior managers and gaining approval for production of a prototype. This casting was manufactured and is undergoing testing, opening up the possibility of five figure cost reductions per aircraft. The DEG scheme is where the first of such achievements can be realised. One of the true benefits of the DEG scheme is in offering a tailored set of placements that are flexible enough not only to adapt to the business environment at that time, but to what each and every individual DEG wants to do and achieve. The scheme allows a proactive, multi-disciplinary mindset to flourish, establishing the values that could allow you to ultimately play a part in leading Airbus to meet bigger challenges ahead.

Systems

In order to give Airbus the most competitive product in the market, Systems and Integration Engineering activities are strongly represented within two functions: Systems Engineering Centre of Competence and Landing Gear Centre of Competence. The UK part of the Systems Engineering Centre of Competence is made up of the following technical domains: Fuel - Key activities include: fuel tank modelling and simulation, fuel measurement, management and interface, ground and flight transfer, jettison, inerting, electromagnetic hazard protection. The specialist skills and knowledge that have been developed within these teams, ensures that our fuel systems are fully integrated into the aircraft. Airbus (Filton) is responsible for all departments within this domain Information Management/Architecture & Integration - Flight management, instruments, communication, navigation, maintenance, information systems, electrical generation and distribution. Within Airbus (Filton) this department is in charge of avionics technology, system integration and development support, electric technology for Airbus and Legacy aircraft and optical technologies in support of data communications and sensing. Environmental Control Systems - Air generation, distribution and conditioning, bleed, ice protection and detection, test rigs. Airbus (Filton) is responsible for the wing anti ice department, which also includes ice and rain protection. Key domain activities include the design of wing ice protection systems, certification of all aspects of ice and ran protection and the development of next generation ice and rain protection systems. Systems General is a transverse organisation for all Airbus programs which is responsible for deployment of activities into Systems Centre of Competence, Landing Gear Centre of Competence and supports Wing activities. Key activities include: product and process assurance, requirements based engineering, verification and validation, aircraft level modelling and simulation, safety and reliability, support for layout of integrated systems and configuration management. The Landing Gear Centre of Competence is predominantly situated in the UK and is responsible for the architecture, design, aircraft integration, certification and in-service support of all aspects of landing gears and landing gear systems. This includes braking and steering control systems, extension and retraction system, brakes and tyres, wheels, landing gear structural analysis and design for all Airbus aircraft. Airbus (Filton) is responsible for all departments within this Centre of Competence. Entry requirements: Suitable degrees include an accredited MEng or equivalent in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Avionics, Electronics, Design Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Software Engineering and Safety & Human Factors. Alternatively, we accept candidates with a degree in Maths and/or Physics with a relevant MSc. Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in the aerospace industry and profession. Case Study - David Parmenter Since joining Airbus I have worked in a variety challenging roles where I've had the opportunity to demonstrate and develop current skills and further my knowledge of aircraft and the industry. Having come from an automotive background I have found Airbus to be a forward thinking company that welcomes people from a variety of engineering disciplines, enabling DEGs to use their previous knowledge and gain further significant and valuable experience in very short timescales. During my time on the DEG scheme I have worked in both technical and non-technical placements, including A330/A340 in-service support, A320 programmes, fuel system support at the A380 final assembly line and flight test in Toulouse, as well as three months working on in-service repairs based with an Airbus customer in New Zealand. Having worked with an operator and in Systems Reactive Support at Airbus, I have experienced some of the challenges that airlines face in today's competitive environment, enabling me to keep in mind the issues they face in the course of my work.