Internship - “Finite Element calculation method integration into fibre path planning for automated fibre placement” (d/f/m)

Job Description:

In order to support the Composite Technology Center GmbH, Airbus Operations is offering an

Internship - “Finite Element calculation method integration into fibre path planning for automated fibre placement” (d/f/m)

Are you looking for an internship and want to get to know the work of a development engineer in composites (d/f/m)?  Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the department of Industrial Systems at the Composite Technology Center GmbH as an intern (d/f/m)! 

• Location: Stade

• Start: March 2026

• Duration: 3-6 months

For Composite Technology Center GmbH (CTC) in Stade, we are looking for students for practical assignments (internships),  the topic can subsequently be continued in the form of a bachelors or master thesis. The CTC GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus Operations GmbH. CTC is Germany's leading centre for research and development in the field of design and production of carbon fiber reinforced plastics; with an international reputation as an expert for process development, series readiness and production optimisation. The focus of the CTC's work is the development of series technologies for the production and assembly of carbon fiber reinforced plastics in aircraft construction. In the CTC, you can contribute to various projects in your area of focus and have a great deal of creative freedom.

Your location

You work at the Stade location. Experience the special flair south of the Elbe in your free time, close to the cosmopolitan culture of Hamburg.

 

Your benefits

• 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.

• Regular professional exchange with colleagues in workshops and tech sessions 

• Insight and adaptation of currently used technologies for fibre composite development in aerospace

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

• A final thesis is possible after consultation with the department.

 

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Literature research on relevant topics and requirements analysis
• Identification of the necessary modeling scale and parameters to be exchanged between path planning algorithm and Finite Element Analysis
• Interface definition and verification of the necessary feature set of the process brick
• Implementation of the functions in the digital process chain 
• Modeling and validation with digital and/or physical demonstrators

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) in the area of mechanical/lightweight/composites/ aerospace engineering, possibly software engineering or an equivalent field of study.
• First practical experience in the field of Computer Aided Engineering and Finite element methods programming as well as fiber composite design and manufacturing is desirable.
• Fluent in English and good German skills.
• Ability to work independently and on your own initiative
• High intrinsic motivation, teamwork and communication skills

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

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Company:

CTC GmbH

Employment Type:

Internship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Support to Management <JF-FA-ES>

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