Airbus Operations is looking for an Intern (d/f/m) for the Development of Tooling Concepts for Rapid Preforming Technologies at CTC GmbH in Stade, Germany. The internship starts on 1 January 2027 or later, lasts 3 months and focuses on automated fibre placement technologies and the "Wing of Tomorrow" project. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full job opening and gathered every task, requirement and benefit in one place.
About CTC GmbH and Airbus
CTC GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus Operations GmbH. It is Germany's leading centre for research and development in the field of design and production of large and complex CFRP components, with an international reputation as an expert for process development, series readiness and production optimisation. CTC's work focuses on series technologies for the production and assembly of CFRP components in aircraft construction, and interns can contribute to various projects in their area of focus with a great deal of creative freedom.
Internship at a Glance
📍 Location: Stade, Germany
🗓️ Start: 1 January 2027 or later
⌛ Duration: 3 months
🕐 Working time: 35-hour week with flexitime
🎓 Level: enrolled full-time student
Your Location
You work at Airbus' research and development facilities in Stade. Next to the production site for civil and military aircraft components, CTC is located right between an industrial production environment and a broad landscape of institutes within the CFK valley.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities
🔬 Develop and evaluate innovative tooling concepts for the rapid preforming of carbon fibres
🧪 Testing and trial execution: prepare, conduct, evaluate and summarise initial experimental trials and thermal performance to determine suitable tooling solutions
✏️ Tooling design and prototyping: plan and design a prototype tool and actively support its physical construction
🛩️ Support general production process development and ad-hoc tasks within the "Wing of Tomorrow" project
🗣️ Take part in regular professional exchange with colleagues in workshops and tech sessions
🔧 Gain insight into, and adapt, currently used technologies for fibre composite development in aerospace
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Desired Skills and Qualifications
🎓 Enrolled full-time (d/f/m) student in mechanical, lightweight, composites or aerospace engineering, materials science, mechatronics or an equivalent field of study
🧵 First practical experience in fibre composite technology (CFRP) and manufacturing processes
💻 First experience with 3D CAD software (e.g. CATIA) and/or simulation tools is highly advantageous
⚡ First experiences or foundational knowledge in electrical engineering, preferably with exposure to induction heating technologies, electromagnetism or thermodynamics
🧰 Hands-on mentality with a strong interest in practical laboratory work, testing and prototype building
🧑💼 Ability to work independently and on your own responsibility
🔥 High intrinsic motivation, teamwork and communication skills
🗨️ Fluent in English; German is desirable
Your Benefits
⚖️ Work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime)
📘 A final thesis based on the internship is possible and desired
🌐 International environment with the opportunity to network globally
🏗️ Work with modern, diversified technologies
🤝 Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network
Reading the Fine Print
The job opening states that Airbus will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. For more on spotting genuine offers, see how Youth Works Hub checks opportunities, and for help with your application documents, see our guide to the Europass CV. More engineering placements are listed in the Internship & Traineeship section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Airbus internship located?
It takes place at the research and development facilities of CTC GmbH in Stade, Germany.
When does the internship start and how long is it?
It starts on 1 January 2027 or later and lasts 3 months.
Who can apply?
The job opening asks for enrolled full-time students in mechanical, lightweight, composites or aerospace engineering, materials science, mechatronics or an equivalent field.
Do I need to speak German?
Fluent English is required. German is desirable.
Can I write my final thesis based on the internship?
Yes. A final thesis based on the internship is possible and desired.
How many hours per week do interns work?
The job opening lists a 35-hour week with flexitime.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
How to Apply
📄 Upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts and enrollment certificate.
Link
🔗 Job opening and application: https://ag.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Airbus/job/Stade/Internship---Development-of-Tooling-Concepts-for-Rapid-Preforming-Technologies_JR10451609
