2026 PROTOSPACE TEST BENCH

Airbus Operations SL; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading aerospace company in Madrid is offering an internship for engineering students to work on a final project involving the design and validation of a drone's fuel system. The role includes hands-on experience with CAD tools and various manufacturing techniques. Ideal candidates should have a passion for prototyping and be proficient in both English and Spanish. This internship will enhance your academic experience while fostering professional development in the aerospace industry.

Formación

• Studying degree in Engineering.
• English: min. level B2 (C1 desirable).
• Spanish: min. level B1.
• General Knowledge in CAD is desirable.
• Skills valued: passion for prototyping.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team spirit and great collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in an international environment.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare a final year training project.
• Design, simulate, manufacture, and validate a test bench for a drone's fuel system.
• Conduct preliminary design studies using CAD tools.
• Manufacture prototypes for validation.

Conocimientos

Engineering degree

English (B2)

Spanish (B1)

General Knowledge in CAD

Passion for prototyping

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Team spirit

International environment adaptability

Educación

Degree in Engineering

Herramientas

CAD tools (CATIA, Rhino)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Ready to join one of our Airbus Programs in Spain?

AIRBUS offers an internship program aimed at students who are in the last year of their degree with the main objective of acquiring professional skills through the development of a project in the company.

What do we offer?

Internship (curricular practicum) program + Bachelor s Degree Final Project (TFG).

Mission

You will prepare a final year training project that will allow you to complete your official studies.

About practical training

• 6 months of curricular practicum internships at AIRBUS from February to July 2026
• Part time: 5h/day - 25 hours per week (8h-13h)
• Tutor assignment for continuous monitoring

Final project (TFG) to be carried out by the student

The objective of this Final Project will be to design, simulate, manufacture, and validate a test bench for a drone's fuel system according to the provided requirements. During the project, the assembly design will be carried out using CAD tools (CATIA, Rhino, etc.) as well as FEM simulations for elements identified as critical. Materials will also be selected based on the requirements (eg, fuel corrosion resistance, humidity, thermal resistance, etc.). The first step will be the evaluation of the requirements as well as the analysis of the project's risks and opportunities. The diverse nature of the requirements (structural, fatigue, tightness, etc.) must be taken into account, as well as the selection of the different verification methods that will need to be applied. In the second stage, preliminary design studies will be conducted using CAD tools and analytical strength calculation methods. Subsequently, the detailed design will be carried out along with FEM simulations to validate the design and verify compliance with structural integrity requirements. During this stage, prototypes will be manufactured to validate different design and assembly concepts, whenever necessary. Finally, the components will be manufactured and the different parts assembled, verifying the requirements throughout the process.

In addition, to create these prototypes and manufacture the components, students will be introduced to the various manufacturing techniques available in protospace, such as machining, Laser cutting, turning, hot-wire cutting, additive manufacturing, and composite manufacturing, among others. Students will also be asked to analyze alternative manufacturing methods not currently available in the department in order to expand the portfolio of rapid manufacturing resources available. This will require knowledge not only of the different methods and machinery used, but also of the availability of materials and the specific characteristics of each technology in order to create appropriate designs (Design for Manufacturing). The final project will combine both theory and practice, requiring a very active commitment to rapid prototyping and alternative manufacturing methods. The main deliverables will be:

• CAD design of the different stages of the project.
• Analysis of the different manufacturing techniques and justification of the selection of the techniques to be used, along with any trade-offs.
• FEM analysis with corresponding justification of the different models, joints, or components.
• Descriptive study (economic and technical) of the decisions made in the selection of materials, as well as the methods and problems encountered during the course of the project.

Required skills

• Studing degree in Engineering.
• English: min. level B2 (C1 desirable)
• Spanish: min. level B1
• General Knowledge in CAD is desir able.
• Skills Valued: passion for prototyping.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team spirit and great collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in international environment.

Why should you apply?

• Foster your professional development with a strong academic background and an in-depth collaboration in AIRBUS projects.
• Expand your network within the aeronautical industry.
• Meet our people working with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place.
• Be part of our diversity and teamwork culture that propel us to accomplish the extraordinary – on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Are you interested? Apply and make it fly!

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 SL

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

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