About the role#
Airbus is hiring engineering students for a Summer 2027 internship at our facility in Wichita, Kansas. You will join a team focused on aircraft structural design, supporting projects that range from product development to in-service support. This role involves applying technical principles to solve routine problems and contributing to the design and analysis of primary aircraft structures.
What you'll do#
- Support structural design activities through static analysis and fatigue and damage tolerance assessment.
- Create design data sets, including 3D models, 2D drafts, Bills of Material, and Change Notes.
- Perform detail part sizing, layout maturation, trade studies, and weight reduction tasks.
- Communicate your work status, technical solutions, and ideas to your supervisor.
- Work on both metallic and composite aircraft components.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program for Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
- Coursework in airframe design, static analysis, mechanics of materials, or CAD applications.
- Basic knowledge of classical and numerical stress analysis methods, such as Finite Element Analysis.
- Proficiency with MS Office and G-Suite.
- Ability to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Wichita, Kansas.
- Term: Summer 2027 (approximately May through August).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- 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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