Long-term Internship - Engineering

Job Summary: This position supports aircraft structural design engineering activities. Activities can include design, static analysis and/or fatigue and damage tolerance analysis. Duties can include development of design data sets (3D modeling, 2D drafting, Bill of Material, Change Notes), supporting modifications or repair activities, and performing analyses for either metallic or composite aircraft components.

• Perform various design engineering activities to support production of aircraft or in-service aircraft.

• Assignments may include detail part modeling, detail part sizing, layout maturation, trade study analysis, weight reduction efforts, certification activity, or in-service support.

• Detailing data in support of trade studies for airframe structure.

• Position requires basic knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods with a basic understanding of design principles.

• Develop solutions to simple/routine technical problems of limited scope.

• Applies technical principles and follows detailed instructions.

• Effectively communicates issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to supervision.

• Learn and apply tool sets effectively.

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Current student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering degree. Curriculum exposure in airframe design, static analysis, mechanics of materials, and/or a CAD application is desired.

• Currently pursuing a Minor in Computer Science

• Must be currently local to Wichita, KS metro area as this is a multi-semester, onsite work opportunity.

• Proficiency with MS Office, G-Suite is a plus.

• Previous Airbus experience in engineering

• Airframe design, MRB, CATIA, Isami, NASTRAN, and PATRAN is desired.

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• 0 % Domestic and International.

• Authorized to Work in the US without current, or future need of sponsorship

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Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bill of material systems.

• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

• Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.

• Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities.

• A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).

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• Interpersonal skills vital to effectively work with all levels of personnel and subject areas.

• Able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)

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Level of Decision Making:

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Direct Reports:

Is this a people manager? No

Exempt: N/A

Non-exempt: N/A

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• Moderate communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties.

• Onsite or remote: Full-time onsite unless otherwise approved by management and human resources.

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings; daily.

• Hearing: able to hear in order to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear safety warnings or alarms; daily.

• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications; daily

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment; daily.

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.

• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.

• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; once a month.

• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer; daily.

• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices; daily.

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces; daily.

• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.