Society of Women Engineers Conference Summer Internship - Engineering

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Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for Summer Interns at SWE 2026 to join our Engineering department based in Wichita, KS for our 2027 Summer Internship Program.

You will work with a team supporting 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.

Our Engineers have the privilege of working on sophisticated, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers.

If you’re interested in designing, crafting, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe. Our team of 200+ support staff and engineers focus on aerostructure design including analysis of aircraft primary structures, such as wings and fuselages, for all major Airbus products across the globe.

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.

Must be present at SWE 2026 Conference in Boston, MA

Must be willing to relocate to Wichita, KS for the duration of the summer internship opportunity

Must be able to support Intern Program dates:
May 17 - Aug 6, 2027

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.

Minimum Sophomore level or enrolled in a Master's degree program is acceptable.

Currently pursuing a Minor in Computer Science, preferred.

Exposure to/knowledge of Engineering Tools:
Airframe design, MRB, CATIA, Isami, NASTRAN, and PATRAN, preferred Proficiency with MS Office and G-Suite, required.

Ability to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship/work authorization is required for this opportunity.

A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

• 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…