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Internship in Vertical Tail Plane Engineering (d/f/m)

CompanyAirbus
LocationHamburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 22, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
You will contribute to the development of improved flight control systems and engage in system design and integration activities. This role involves collaboration with the production facility, providing an end-to-end view of the product lifecycle.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
17437
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
35 hours
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About The Company
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About the Role

Job Description:

In order to support the design office team, Airbus Operations is looking for a

Internship in Vertical Tail Plane Engineering (d/f/m)

Are you looking for an internship in the area of ​​aircraft design and system integration?   Then apply now and become part of the RFE (Rear Fuselage and Empennage Airframe Engineering) department.
You will become part of the VTP (Vertical Tail Plain) design office in Hamburg, within RFE Airframe Engineering, a dynamic and transnational team. You will be part of the System Integration Team and will be involved in aircraft system development and integration activities with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.

  • Location: Hamburg

  • Start: as soon as possible

  • Duration: 3-6 months

Your location

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.

  • At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member and you are not hired to brew coffee, instead you are in close contact with the interfaces and are part of our weekly team meetings.

  • Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Your tasks and responsibilities

  • You will contribute to the development of the next improved flight control systems and deal with state-of-the-art system design and integration methods on a daily basis.

  • You are in contact with the production facility and receive an end-to-end view of the product, from the idealization phase to operational use.

  • You work in an environment where innovation and sustainability are top priorities.

 

 Desired skills and qualifications

  • Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) in aerospace/mechanical engineering or similar field of study.

  • Basics of overall aircraft design, basic skills in the area of ​​systems and system integration.

  • Experience in Catia V5 and Skywise would be an advantage.

  • Independent work and good communication skills are required.

  • Business fluent in English.

  • German would be an advantage.

 

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

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Company:

Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type:

Internship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Support to Management <JF-FA-ES>

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Key Skills
Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringAircraft DesignSystem IntegrationCatia V5SkywiseIndependent WorkCommunication SkillsEnglishGerman
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology
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Work-Life BalanceInternational EnvironmentNetworking OpportunitiesModern Technologies
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