Airbus Operations is looking for an intern in Manufacturing and Assembly Technologies to support its composites engineering team at CTC GmbH in Stade, Germany. The internship starts as soon as possible and lasts 3 months. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the Airbus vacancy so you can see the tasks, required skills and documents in one place.
About the Internship at CTC in Stade
Are you looking for an internship and want to get to know the realization of composite structures and assembly analysis? Airbus invites you to support its innovation field Manufacturing & Assembly Technologies as an intern (d/f/m).
🏢 Location: Stade
🚀 Start: as soon as possible
⏱️ Duration: 3 months
About CTC GmbH
For CTC GmbH in Stade, Airbus is looking for students for practical assignments (internships). CTC GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus Operations GmbH. CTC 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.
The focus of CTC's work is the development of series technologies for the production and assembly of CFRP components in aircraft construction. In CTC, you can contribute to various projects in your area of focus and have a great deal of creative freedom.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities
🧵 Support the realization of composite structures, especially manufacturing (automated fibre placement)
🔬 Process development for automated fibre placement and ultrasonic cutting for a specific part design, including preparation, execution, documentation and result analysis of practical tests
💡 Design to cost optimization
🔩 Assembly of composite structure: assembly concept evaluation
🖥️ Structural analysis and simulation of critical features during the assembly process
📐 Derivation and formulation of design rules and methodologies based on practical tests and simulation results
🎤 Presentation of results
💬 Regular professional exchange with colleagues in workshops and tech sessions
🔍 Insight into, and adaptation of, currently used technologies for fibre composite development in aerospace
Desired Skills and Qualifications
🎓 Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) in the area of mechanical, lightweight, composites or aerospace engineering, possibly software engineering or an equivalent field of study
🧪 First practical experience in the field of composite manufacturing
📊 First experiences in structural analysis (for example Altair Hypermesh)
🧭 Ability to work independently and on your own responsibility
🤲 Ability to work hands-on with composite materials
🔥 High intrinsic motivation, teamwork and communication skills
🧠 Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
🔄 Willingness to pass on your own competences in a team and to exchange skills with each other
🗣️ Fluent in English, German is desirable
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Your Location
You work at Airbus's 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 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 and diversified technologies
🤝 The opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network
How to Apply
Please upload these documents with your application: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts and enrollment certificate. You can find more roles like this in the Internship & Traineeship section on Youth Works Hub.
Equal Opportunities at Airbus
Airbus states that it is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment, and it welcomes all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. It also states that it 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 emsom@airbus.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Airbus internship in Stade?
The internship lasts 3 months and starts as soon as possible. The location is Stade, Germany.
Who can apply?
Airbus is looking for enrolled full-time students in mechanical, lightweight, composites or aerospace engineering, possibly software engineering or an equivalent field of study.
Do I need experience?
The vacancy asks for first practical experience in the field of composite manufacturing and first experiences in structural analysis, for example with Altair Hypermesh.
Which languages do I need?
You need to be fluent in English. German is desirable.
Can I write my thesis based on the internship?
Yes. A final thesis based on the internship is possible and desired.
Which documents do I need to upload?
Upload a cover letter, your CV, relevant transcripts and your enrollment certificate.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
