Long-term Internship, Engineering

About the Role

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking a Long-term Intern to join the Engineering Department in Wichita, KS. This role involves supporting aircraft structural design engineering activities, including design, static analysis, and/or fatigue and damage tolerance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform various design engineering activities to support production or in-service aircraft.
• Assignments may include detail part modeling, detail part sizing, layout maturation, trade study analysis, weight reduction efforts, certification activity, or in-service support.
• Document data in support of trade studies for airframe structure.
• Develop solutions to simple/routine technical problems of limited scope.
• Apply technical principles and follow detailed instructions.
• Communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and work status to supervision.
• Learn and use tool sets effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be currently located and attending school in the Wichita, KS metro area.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering/Software Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science degree.
• Proficiency with MS Office, G-Suite is a plus.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bill of material systems.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and accessible.
• Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment, and capabilities.
• Strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
• Interpersonal abilities to effectively work with all levels of personnel and fields.
• Ability to communicate in English (verbal and written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Minor in Computer Science.
• Previous Airbus experience in engineering.
• Exposure to airframe design, MRB, CATIA, Isami, NASTRAN, and PATRAN is desired.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite full-time unless otherwise approved by management and human resources.
• Vision: Able to see and read computer screens, documents, reports, and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: Able to hear in conversations, teleconferences, phone calls, and hear safety warnings/alarms.
• Speaking: Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.
• Carrying: Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs (once a month).
• Lifting: Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs (once a month).
• Pushing / Pulling: Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment/tools (once a month).
• Sitting: Able to sit for long periods in meetings and working on the computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: Able to stand for discussions in offices.
• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Required PPE includes Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site. Steel-toed shoes required for all shop floor visits.