Engineering Intern

Job Description

About the Company:

Aerovel is the Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor program, specializing in one of the most advanced small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). This Flexrotor system is designed for day or night use by US and allied forces, serving a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions on land and at sea. The company is committed to innovation and providing game-changing solutions. Located in Bingen, WA, nestled in the scenic Columbia River Gorge, the workplace offers a cohesive crew environment that thrives on innovation and embraces the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Airbus, the parent company, is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for workforce diversity and an inclusive working environment, welcoming applications irrespective of background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. Airbus emphasizes that it will never ask for any monetary exchange during the recruitment process.

Job Description:

Job Title: Engineering Intern

Program: Aerovel (Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor program)

Location: Bingen, WA (On-site, 100% daily)

Role Summary:
The Engineering Intern will assist engineers in activities directly or peripherally linked with repairs or development projects for helicopter parts or equipment. Assigned projects are typically suited for completion within a period of 6 to 12 weeks.

Primary Responsibilities (General):
Responsibilities will vary based on the available project but consistently involve:
• Receiving and digesting introductions to basic helicopter operation and design, engineering department roles and activities, and assigned project goals.
• Developing a project schedule, including phases, tasks list, and milestones.
• Creating a project execution report, with content adjusted based on the target audience.
• Performing periodic reviews with the direct supervisor.
• Briefing project execution and lessons learned to the Department Manager upon project completion.

Primary Responsibilities (Mechanical Background Project Examples):
• Researching technical information for feasibility or obsolescence evaluation.
• Performing maintenance, cataloging, or classification of existing technical data.
• Creating CAD models from legacy data or developing new CAD data.
• Assisting in prototyping activities.
• Assisting in the functional definition or analysis of an intended design.
• Assisting in the accomplishment of engineering airframe designs/analysis (and associated reports).
• Assisting in repairs or modifications development programs requiring any type of mechanical or airframe analysis, detail design, or testing (and associated reports).
• Assisting in project execution performance analysis or improvement.
• Assisting in data manipulation and analysis (and associated reports).

Primary Responsibilities (Systems / Electrical Background Project Examples):
• Involves similar activities to mechanical-based projects, but specifically applied to electrical or systems topics.

Additional Responsibilities:
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college/university.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate activities across company functions.
• Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder, or person covered under an existing ITAR license).
• Basic knowledge of 2D or 3D mechanical or structural, OR electrical design requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English.
• Proficiency with Mathematic or Data processing software.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in 2D or 3D design of detail parts, electrical diagrams, functional diagrams, assemblies, and/or installations.
• Basic coding for data analysis or logical processing functions.

Physical Requirements (On-site 100% – Daily):
• 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 to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone; able to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms daily.
• Speaking: Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information, and participate in communications daily.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily.
• Carrying: Able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily.
• Lifting: Able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily.
• Pushing / Pulling: Able to push and pull small office furniture occasionally.
• Sitting: Able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on a computer daily.
• Squatting / Kneeling: Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving occasionally.
• Standing: Able to stand for discussions in offices daily.
• Travel: Able to travel independently and at short notice rarely.
• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits; appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Salary Range & Benefits:
• Hourly Range:
• $24.25 – $30.25/hour for undergraduate students (based on year in school).
• $36.25/hour for graduate students.
• Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
• Benefits: This position offers Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance, 401(k), Paid time off including paid holidays, Tuition Assistance, and Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria. Current benefit offerings are subject to change without notice.

Employment Type: Internship
Experience Level: Student
Remote Type: On-site
Job Posting End Date: July 18, 2025

Compliance and Application:
This role requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity. Candidates are encouraged to apply online. A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or upon request. By submitting an application, candidates consent to Airbus using and storing information for monitoring purposes related to their application or future employment, with this information used only by Airbus.