Long-term Internship - Engineering

Prestwick Aerosystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a student intern to support aircraft structural design engineering. You will assist with design data sets, 3D modeling, 2D drafting, and related analyses for metallic or composite components.

The role involves onsite work, collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, and exposure to CATIA, NASTRAN, and PATRAN. Local candidates pursuing an engineering degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a B.S. in aerospace/mechanical/civil engineering with exposure to airframe design.
• Curriculum exposure in static analysis and mechanics of materials.
• CAD experience desirable (e.g., CATIA).

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering activities to support production of aircraft or in-service aircraft.
• Assignments may include modeling, sizing, layout maturation, trade studies, weight reduction, certification, or in-service support.
• Detail data for trade studies on airframe structure.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reading technical docs

Engineering drawings/BOM

Report writing

Dependable

MRB practices

MS Office/Google Suite

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Minor in Computer Science

Tools

CATIA

Isami

NASTRAN

PATRAN

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: This position supports aircraft structural design engineering activities. Activities can include design, static analysis and/or fatigue and damage tolerance analysis. Duties can include development of design data sets (3D modeling, 2D drafting, Bill of Material, Change Notes), supporting modifications or repair activities, and performing analyses for either metallic or composite aircraft components.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform various design engineering activities to support production of aircraft 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.
• Detalling data in support of trade studies for airframe structure.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Experience and Training

Education

• Required: Current student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering degree. Curriculum exposure in airframe design, static analysis, mechanics of materials, and/or a CAD application is desired.
• Preferred: Currently pursuing a Minor in Computer Science.

Experience

• Required: Must be currently local to Wichita, KS metro area as this is a multi-semester, onsite work opportunity.
• Proficiency with MS Office, G-Suite is a plus.
• Preferred: Previous Airbus experience in engineering Airframe design, MRB, CATIA, Isami, NASTRAN, and PATRAN is desired.

Licensure/Certifications

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Travel Required

0 % Domestic and International.

Citizenship

Authorized to Work in the US without current, or future need of sponsorship.

Clearance

N/A

Qualified Skills: Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

• Required: 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.
• A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).

Preferred

• N/A

Communication Skills

• Required: Interpersonal skills vital to effectively work with all levels of personnel and subject areas.
• Able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)

Technical Systems Proficiency

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Complexity of the Role

N/A

Level of Decision Making

N/A

Organizational information

• Direct Reports: Is this a people manager? No
• Exempt: N/A
• Non-exempt: N/A
• Job Dimensions: N/A
• Nature of Contacts: Moderate communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: Full-time onsite unless otherwise approved by management and human resources.
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings; daily.
• Hearing: able to hear in order to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear safety warnings or alarms; daily.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications; daily.
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment; daily.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; once a month.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer; daily.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices; daily.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces; daily.

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.

PPE required

• Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site.
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Company

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Remote Type

On-site

Job Family

Support to Management

Employer Details

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.