Purdue Co-Op Internship - Engineering - 2026

Job Description :

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Co-Op to join our Engineering department based in Wichita, KS for the Spring 2026 semester (Jan - May).

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.

Meet the Team :

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.

Your Working Environment :

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.

Your Challenges :

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.

Your Boarding Pass :

Currently enrolled as an active student with Purdue University

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.

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.

Must be willing to relocate to Wichita, KS for the duration of the co-op internship opportunity. (approx.Jan - May 2026)

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

Take your career to a new level and apply now!

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

Physical Requirements :

Onsite or remote : Full-time onsite unless otherwise approved by management and human resources.

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 furniture and some equipment and tools; once a month.

Sitting : able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer; daily.

Squatting / Kneeling : able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

Standing : able to stand for discussions in offices; daily.

Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents) : able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces; daily.

Personal Protective Equipment required : Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators / Masks, and / or Protective Gloves as required by site and / or customer site

Administrative position only PPE required : Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing / eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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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.

Company :

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type : Internship

Experience Level : Student

Remote Type : On-site

Job Family :

Support to Management

Job Posting End Date : 09.12.2025