Internship (d/f/m) on High Temperature Fuel Cell

Airbus Aircraft; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 8,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final thesis

International environment

Modern technologies

Airbus Community

Job summary

Airbus Operations GmbH in Hamburg invites applications for an intern to participate in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) research within the Electrification Technologies domain. The role offers a 35-hour work week, a monthly salary of 750 EUR gross, and the possibility to pursue a final thesis after departmental consultation.

The position is located at the Rüschpark site in Finkenwerder with ferry access, and includes an international environment and exposure to modern/diverse technologies.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student within chemistry or similar field of study.
• Experience in chemistry lab handling materials & characterization techniques.
• Knowledge on ceramic, polymer, metal materials and electrochemistry.
• Skills in slurry optimization, thin film coating, high temperature ceramic processing and electrical characterizations is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• English: fluent.

Responsibilities

• Tailoring the oxide based ceramic slurry.
• Coating techniques.
• Analyzing the morphology and electrical properties of metals and cermets (metal and ceramic composites).

Skills

Chemistry lab experience

Electrochemistry

Slurry optimization

Thin film coating

High temperature ceramic processing

Electrical characterization

English fluency

Education

Chemistry or related field

Job description

In order to support the team at Airbus Central Research & Technology, Airbus Operations is looking for an

Intern on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (d/f/m)

Are you looking for a final year project? Would you like to join our Fuel Cell research team at Airbus Central Research & Technology in the domain of “Electrification Technologies”?

• Location: Hamburg
• Start: November 2026
• Duration: 6 months

Your location

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Rüschpark

Are you wondering how to get from the university to Airbus? Your working student position is located at Rüschpark in Finkenwerder and you can take the ferry from Teufelsbrück to Rüschpark and back to the university. Alternatively, you can take the ferry from the city center to Finkenwerder and then ride your bike for about 5 minutes to us.

Your Benefits

• Work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime) and EUR 750 gross/monthly salary.
• A final thesis is possible after consultation with the department.
• International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
• Work with modern/diversified technologies.
• At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member and you are not hired to brew coffee, instead you are in close contact with the interfaces and are part of our weekly team meetings.
• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

The subject of this internship is to participate in SOFC research. You will have the opportunity to work with coating technologies, material and electrochemical characterization techniques:

• Tailoring the oxide based ceramic slurry
• Coating techniques
• Analyzing the morphology and electrical properties of metals and cermets (metal and ceramic composites)

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Enrolled student (d/f/m) within chemistry or similar field of study
• Experience in working in chemistry lab, especially handling materials & characterization techniques
• Knowledge on ceramic, polymer, metal materials and electrochemistry
• Skills in slurry optimization, thin film coating, high temperature ceramic processing and electrical characterizations is a plus
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• English: fluent

You are a good team player, have good communication skills, and are able to work independently.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth.

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.

Company

Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Family

Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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