Society of Women Engineers Conference Summer Internship - Engineering 2027

Airbus; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. in Mobile, AL is seeking Summer Interns for SWE 2026 to support the Engineering department.

You will work on cabin engineering from design, analysis, and certification of interiors components, using design tools and learning about integration within an aircraft. The role involves learning stress, flammability, and weight considerations to ensure compliance with aviation standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace / Mechanical / Civil Engineering is required or anticipated.
• Curriculum exposure in airframe design, static analysis, mechanics of materials, or CAD applications is desired.
• Minimum Sophomore level or enrollment in a Master’s degree program is acceptable.
• Experience with engineering tools: CATIA, Isami, NASTRAN, PATRAN and MRB is preferred; MS Office and G-Suite proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform various design engineering activities to support aircraft production or in-service airframes.
• Detail part modeling, sizing, layout maturation, and trade studies for airframe structures.
• Assist certification activities and data detailing for trade studies and weight reduction efforts.
• Communicate issues, solutions, and status clearly to supervision while applying design principles.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Minor in Computer Science

Tools

CATIA

Isami

NASTRAN

PATRAN

MRB

Airframe design

Job description

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for Summer Interns at SWE 2026 to join our Engineering department based in Mobile, AL for our 2027 Summer Internship Program. You will work with engineering teams supporting various aspects of cabin engineering from design, analysis, and certification of components associated with the interiors of commercial aircraft. The design work entails working inside our design tools and learning about design of components and their integration within an aircraft. Our analysis and certification work comprises evaluating stress, flammability, and weight impacts of various designs and validating they are compliant with standards and regulations of commercial aviation.

Meet the Team

Our Engineers have the privilege of working on sophisticated, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, crafting, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

Your Working Environment

Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe. Our team of 200+ support staff and engineers focus on aerostructure design including analysis of aircraft primary structures, such as wings and fuselages, for all major Airbus products across the globe.

Your Challenges

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. Detailing data in support of trade studies for airframe structure. Position requires basic knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods with a basic understanding of design principles. Develop solutions to simple/routine technical problems of limited scope. Applies technical principles and follows detailed instructions. Effectively communicates issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to supervision. Learn and apply tool sets effectively.

Your Boarding Pass

• Must be present at SWE 2026 Conference in Boston, MA
• Must be willing to relocate to Mobile, AL for the duration of the summer internship opportunity
• Must be able to support Intern Program dates: May 17 - Aug 6, 2027
• 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.
• Minimum Sophomore level or enrolled in a Master's degree program is acceptable
• Currently pursuing a Minor in Computer Science, preferred.
• Exposure to/knowledge of Engineering Tools: Airframe design, MRB, CATIA, Isami, NASTRAN, and PATRAN, preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office and G-Suite, required
• Ability to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship/work authorization is required for this opportunity

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Personal Protective Equipment

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.

Additional Information

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 Americas, Inc.

Employment Type: Internship

Experience Level: Student

Remote Type: On-site

Job Family: Support to Management

Job Posting End Date: 11.06.2026

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.

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].

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. From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey.