Internship - Wing Ice Protection model improvement (m/f)

Job description

Airbus Operations SAS

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

What if YOU starts your journey with US!

As part of a school curriculum in initial training , you are looking for a mandatory internship or integrated into a gap year that will allow you to validate your studies. The internship duration is 4 to 6 months maximum .

We offer you to work in a world-leading company which is at the heart of a digital transformation, at the cutting edge of research and innovation.

We are looking for an aeronautical engineer (m/f) who will be joining us at Airbus site in Toulouse – Saint Martin .

This internship is to be filled from February 2020 (the dates are subject to a certain flexibility)

You will be joining the department « Ice Protection Systems» which activities include the design and the continuous support of ice protection systems for wing and engine nacelle.

The objective of the internship is improve the wing ice protection model which is used by our system designers.

You will be working under the supervision of your manager who will help you identify your professional objectives and support you in the development of your skills.

Your main activities will include:

- To review and improve, if deemed necessary, the wing anti ice models (pneumatic and heat balance)

- To explore alternative simulation models to represent the pneumatic system (heat source for anti-ice) and the heat flow into the wing slat cavity

- To evaluate model based solutions for electrical heating of the wing slats

- To assess various solutions to provide a flexible and multi-physics platform to connect icing models with various heat sources models (pneumatic or electrical)

- To find synergies with the engine nacelle anti ice model and propose if possible single model platform

You are preparing a diploma level Bac+ 5 in aeronautics or computer science or equivalent, with basic knowledge in Fluid & Hydromechanics, or Thermal and you obtain following competences:

- English: ADVANCED

- French: ADVANCED

- You are interested in icing phenomena on aircraft, scientific computation and physical models.

- You have a good knowledge of programming (FORTRAN) language and simulation tools (such as Simulink)

- You are rigorous, curious and autonomous

- You have good interpersonal and communication skills

- You are able to integrate into a team and be a flexible team player

- You have organizational skills

- You are able to analyze and synthesize information

Depending on the specifics of the offer, you may have to travel to another locations.

If your profile catches our attention, you will be invited to perform a video interview during which you will have a few minutes to tell us about your background, motivations and your professional project. Afterwards, your application could be proposed to the managers for further review.

If the prospect of joining our innovative Group motivates you do not hesitate and apply online on our website www.airbus.com/careers !

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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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.