#DISCOVER I 2025-2026 Preliminary Aerodinamic Design and Characterization of a Fuure Military Transport Aircraft Internship

Job description

Job Description:

Ready to join one of our Graduate Programs in Spain?

AIRBUS offer more than 70 vacancies for our full time graduate program in Spain - #DISCOVER I 2025/2026 - Starting date March 3rd 2025

We are looking for recent graduates from different disciplines interested in developing their professional career in the aeronautical sector. The current context demands different ways of looking, thinking and relating.

What does this internship consists in?

Together with Camilo José Cela University, Airbus has developed an exclusive program (#DISCOVER) designed for those interested in the best training in new areas of knowledge essential to be able to develop as professionals of the Future.

You will have the opportunity to study a Master, organized in three training blocks, that will allow you to DISCOVER the skills most in demand today. It will be combined with an 11 month internship at Airbus in an area related to your degree, where you can learn and complete your academic background.

The start of the internship will be in early March 2025, and will last 11 months (August disabled for all purposes). It is a full-time experience (40h/week), in which you will receive an attractive study grant.

Internship Job Description:

As a successful candidate, you will conduct your internship in Aerodynamics department and have the opportunity of taking part in the preliminary aerodynamic design and characterization of a future military transport aircraft, carrying out the following tasks:

- Aerodynamic shape design and optimization

- Trade-off of different concepts

- Generation of Aerodynamic Databases (ADB) for Performance, Loads and Stability&Control Analysis

- Generation of CFD data in support of design and ADB elaboration

- Definition of wind tunnel requirements

This internship will allow you to get knowledge and experience in:

- Understanding of advanced military aircraft aerodynamics

- Detailed aerodynamic design techniques for lifting surfaces

- Aerodynamic characterization based on CFD and experimental data

- Interfaces between Aerodynamics and other Air Vehicle disciplines

- Processes and methods used in the Industry

During the internship, you will use the standard tools used by Industry for tackling aerodynamic analysis:

- Meshing tools: CENTAUR

- CFD tools: TAU

- CFD visualisation and analysis tools: ANSYS Ensight, Tecplot

- CAD tools: CATIA

- ADB generation: Python

Required skills #AirbusDiversity

As a successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

- Degree in Aerospace Engineering
- English: negotiation level

- Spanish: Fluent.
- General knowledge in Aerodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanics of Flight and Aircraft Design
- Previous experience on aricraft design (e.g., bachelor thesis) is valuable

- Knowledge of Meshing and CFD tools, CAD design and Python Scripting

- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Team spirit and great collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in complex and international environments.

- Passion for aviation and aerodynamics

Why should you apply?

- Foster your professional development with a strong academic background and an in-depth collaboration in AIRBUS projects.
- Expand your network within the aeronautical industry.
- Meet our people working with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place.
- Be part of our diversity and teamwork culture that propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Are you interested? Apply and make it fly!

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 Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:
Internship

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Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:
Support to Management

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