Long-Term Internship - Engineering Technical Aide

Airbus; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. seeks an Engineering Technical Aide Intern in Wichita to engage with lifecycle technical documentation and engineering databases. You will support the design dataset release process and gain hands-on CATIA drafting experience.

The role is an on-site internship for a current engineering student with exposure to airframe design concepts, MRB, CATIA, ISAMI, PATRAN, and NASTRAN. This is a stepping stone into other engineering intern roles at Airbus.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering with CAD exposure.
• Preferred minor in Computer Science and MS Office/G-Suite proficiency.
• On-site opportunity located in Wichita, KS metro area.

Responsibilities

• Document search and storage across multiple databases and release documents into ADS/EDS.
• Provide templates and support the design dataset release process.
• Create and revise technical documents per leadership guidance.
• Develop CATIA drafting skills and assist in presenting material.

Skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing

English communication

Document interpretation

MS Office experience

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

CATIA

ISAMI

PATRAN

NASTRAN

Google Site development

Job description

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Job Summary

Engineering Technical Aide Intern will work with the lifecycle of technical documentation, manage engineering databases, and support the design dataset release process. As your capabilities expand, your responsibilities will evolve, offering you an insider’s look at real-world aerospace workflows and the unique opportunity to develop high-demand CATIA drafting skills. This position is a stepping stone into other Engineering Intern positions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Document Search and Storage 45% - Search for technical documents in different relevant databases
• Release documents into the ADS/EDS Database System
• Provide the engineering team with the appropriate technical document templates
• Support various engineering database system operations and processes
• Support Functional Review Process and Design Dataset releases
• Document Maintenance 40% - Initiate engineering documents by creating issue/reference numbers
• Review technical documents for appropriate format, grammar, and syntax
• Gather signatures on documents ready for release
• Create Adobe PDF files of current documents
• Electronically scan documents into the appropriate libraries
• Coordinate drawing distribution
• Document Authoring 10% - Assist in the development of presentation material (predominantly illustration development and data presentation)
• Create and Revise technical documents according to document mark-ups and guidance from Technical leadership
• Create and Revise Project related documents

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned: 5% – Maintain Technical Signature forms for each engineer in the team
• Print documents or information at the request of the engineer
• Assist in coordination as required with Customers and Suppliers
• Develop CATIA skills to eventually provide drafting support for the engineering team

Qualified Experience and Training

• Education: 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: Must be currently located in the Wichita, KS metro area as this is a multi-semester, onsite work opportunity.
• Proficiency with MS Office and G-Suite.
• Preferred: Airframe design, MRB, CATIA, ISAMI, PATRAN, and NASTRAN. Google Site development and/or maintenance.
• 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 visa sponsorship
• Clearance: N/A

Qualified Skills

• 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
• A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
• Preferred: Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)

Technical Systems Proficiency

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Nature of Contacts

Moderate communication on a regular basis with internal parties.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: Onsite 100% of the time at the Wichita Engineering office.
• 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.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice; 10% of the time.
• 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.

Personal Protective Equipment 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 visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Company Information

• Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.
• Employment Type: Internship
• Experience Level: Student
• Remote Type: On-site
• Job Family: Support to Management

Equal Opportunity

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. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].