About the role#
This summer internship offers engineering students the chance to support the production and maintenance of commercial aircraft. You will work with teams focused on cabin engineering, including the design, analysis, and certification of aircraft interior components. This role involves learning how to integrate parts into an aircraft and validating designs against aviation standards.
What you'll do#
- Perform design engineering tasks to support aircraft production or in-service units.
- Create detail part models and perform layout maturation.
- Conduct trade study analysis and weight reduction efforts.
- Develop solutions to routine technical problems.
- Communicate project status, issues, and ideas to your supervisor.
- Apply technical principles and learn to use specialized engineering tool sets.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program for Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (Sophomore level or higher) or a Master's degree program.
- Ability to attend the SWE 2026 Conference in Boston, MA.
- Proficiency with MS Office and G-Suite.
- Ability to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship.
- Exposure to airframe design, static analysis, mechanics of materials, or CAD applications is desired.
- A minor in Computer Science is preferred.
- Knowledge of tools such as CATIA, Isami, NASTRAN, PATRAN, or MRB is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Mobile, Alabama.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 17 to August 6, 2027).
- Relocation: You must be willing to relocate to Mobile, AL for the duration of the internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Airbus
Airbus manufactures aircraft and aerospace components for commercial, defense, and space sectors. The company produces civil and military rotorcraft alongside airliners. It operates globally with a workforce exceeding 88,000 employees. The headquarters are located in Blagnac Cedex, France.
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