Internship A350 Freighter Chief Engineering (d/f/m)

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Job description

Airbus Operations is offering an

Internship A350 Freighter Chief Engineering (d/f/m)

Are you looking for an internship and want to get to know the work of a Chief Engineer? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us as an intern!

• Location: Hamburg
• Start: Flexible between January and April 2027
• Duration: 5-6 months

The A350 Freighter (A350F) development program is in its final phase to verify the design across different integration levels ahead of 2027. In parallel, aircraft certification planning is being actively managed to ensure a smooth Entry Into Service (EIS).

As part of the A350F Chief Engineering Team, you will provide dedicated engineering support to resolve technical integration complexities in a timely manner. A key focus of your internship will be supporting the Main Deck Cargo Door - the largest and most modern commercial aircraft cargo door ever built.

Your location: Hamburg Finkenwerder

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Your benefits

• Work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime) and EUR 750 gross/monthly salary.
• 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.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Test Bench Set-Up & Testing: Assist in enabling and preparing test bench configurations and supporting active test procedures.
• Integration & Design Verification: Support the integration and design verification processes across various physical and virtual test benches.
• Cargo Door Integration: Accompany technical discussions and problem-solving focused on the innovative Main Deck Cargo Door structure and mechanisms.
• Constraint & Challenge Management: Help identify, evaluate and solve upcoming planning constraints or technical complexities (or support escalation paths when needed).
• Multifunctional Team Collaboration: Work closely within cross-functional engineering teams, taking ownership of sub-tasks and actively supporting team members in daily operations.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student in the area of Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aviation Management or an equivalent field of study.
• First practical experience in the field of test bench set-up and testing as integration and design verification is desirable.
• Fluent in English, basic knowledge of German
• Motivated to work in a multifunctional team, to demonstrate ownership and support team members
• Willingness to travel 2x month to Bremen

The A350F Chief Engineering Team is looking forward to embarking you on this very interesting AIRBUS development journey.

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate.

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