Materials and Process Engineering Intern (12 Months)

Job description

Materials and Process Engineering Intern (12 Months)

Airbus DS Stevenage

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

Location: Stevenage, UK
Start date: Jul/Aug 2018
Duration: 12 months

During this internship, you will work with and provide support to:

·  a small group of Material Specialist Engineers, who provide technical solutions to materials related problems, related to the manufacture of flight hardware.
·  assist in defining the qualification of materials for various mission specific requirements.
·  help in the researching of new materials and processes to improved performance for future applications.

You will fully use your knowledge of metallic and non-metallic material properties, and be expected to develop your understanding on how materials perform in a space environment (radiation, thermal, vacuum).
Working within a team or individually, you will interface with people at all levels – Shop Floor, Project Teams, Engineers, through to management and Customers.

Internships at Airbus

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

The three main activities of the role:

·  Participate in materials and processes selection, development, evaluation and qualification programmes.
·  Problem solving, data analysis, present findings
·  Assist in researching new materials and their applications

Required skills

Relevant degree modules:

Materials Characterisation
Metallics
Non Metallics

·  Proficient use in computers, databases, Microsoft Office
·  Previous Work Experience an advantage

Any other information:

·  Fluent in written and spoken English
·  Good interpersonal skills, communication and presentation capability.
·  Openness and flexibility.