Summer Internship - Digital/AI Transformation

Airbus; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off including holidays

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a Summer Intern - Digital/AI Transformation in Herndon, VA to drive digital workplace change. You will support change communications, stakeholder alignment, and strategy with a focus on AI tools integration.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, designing leadership visuals, and facilitating workshops. Ideal candidates are pursuing CS/AI/IT degrees, with knowledge of Scrum/SAFe and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Coursework or minor in Business Administration, Organizational Change, Communications, or Technology Strategy preferred.
• Demonstrated academic or project experience in CS and AI; experience organizing events/workshops.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work with Scrum and SAFe for digital products development.
• Fluency in English required; French/German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and send change communications and invitation emails for events/workshops.
• Coordinate logistics for engagement events and gather user feedback.
• Serve as a strategic partner in planning change management initiatives and prepare leadership visuals.
• Bridge communications between change management, digital, and tech teams to align on product development.

Skills

Scrum & SAFe

Change management

Event planning

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/AI/IT

Tools

Jira

Trello

Asana

Job description

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Job Description: Are you passionate about Digital & AI technologies and change management? Are you looking for an impactful internship driving modern workplace transformation? Airbus is looking for a Summer Intern - Digital/AI Transformation to join our Aftermarket Customer Services department based in Herndon, VA.

Position Summary

• Change Communication and Stakeholder Alignment: Draft and send change communications, including workshop invitations, event emails, and progress updates. Plan, coordinate logistics for, and facilitate engagement workshops and change management events. Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather user feedback, assess adoption rates of AI and digital tools, and support continuous improvement of change activities.
• Strategy Support: Serve as a strategic thinking partner in planning change management initiatives and aligning with key stakeholders. Design and refine high-impact presentation slides and visuals for leadership and team alignments.
• Tech & Digital Team Liaison: Manage active communications between the change management function, the digital team, and the tech team. Leverage a strong background in Computer Science and AI to bridge technical concepts with business strategies, ensuring strong alignment with digital products development.
• Additional Responsibilities: Support ad-hoc departmental tasks and continuous improvement activities.

Your Working Environment: You will work closely with experienced professionals on cross-functional teams. This role is ideal for someone passionate about driving change, eager to learn, and looking to make a tangible impact. You will gain, Practical Experience, Mentorship, and Skill Development.

Position Requirements

• Preference for candidates located in the NoVA/DC metro area
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
• Coursework or minor in Business Administration, Organizational Change, Communications, or Technology Strategy preferred
• Demonstrated academic or project experience in Computer Science and AI; experience in organizing events, workshops, or creating structured presentations.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work with Scrum and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) for digital products development.
• Exposure to change management principles, stakeholder engagement, or corporate digital transformation initiatives.
• Introductory certification/coursework in Change Management, Agile/Scrum, or Project Management preferred
• Strong foundation in AI concepts and Computer Science fundamentals; excellent organizational and event planning skills; ability to communicate technical topics clearly to non-technical audiences; proven ability to work with Scrum and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) for digital products development.
• Fluency in English is mandatory with French, German language skills a plus
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets) or Microsoft Office; working knowledge of modern AI tools and software engineering principles.
• Experience with project management tools (Jira, Trello, Asana) and collaboration software preferred
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship/work authorization.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in-office/onsite Vision: Adequate to enter and read material on computer screens. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, the giving of directions and other business interactions Hearing: Able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office settings. Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals Speaking: Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying size with or without amplification Equipment Operation: Able to operate a wide range of personal and office electronic equipment Carrying/Lifting: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs Sitting: Able to sit for extended periods of time at a computer and in meetings.

Pay Range: Hourly range based on the required profile: $24 - $39.75/hour. Rate determined by type of degree program and year in school (Bachelors through Masters). Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off including paid holidays.

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

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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.