#XPLORER 2026- Optimisation of composite domes under negative pressure considering buckling

Job Description:

Ready to join one of our Airbus Programs in Spain?
AIRBUS offers an internship (curricular practicum) program aimed at students who are in the last year of their degree with the main objective of acquiring professional skills through the development of a project in the company.
 

What do we offer?: Internship (curricular practicum) program + Bachelor’s Degree Final Project (TFG).
 

Mission: You will prepare a final year training project that will allow you to complete your official studies.

About practical training:

• 6 months of curricular internships at AIRBUS from February to July 2026

• Part time: 5h / day - 25 hours per week (8h-13h)

• Tutor assignment for continuous monitoring

Project to be carried out by the student:

You will join the liquified hydrogen CFRP tank R&T project performing stress analysis in order to optimise the shape and the reinforcements of CFRP domes under negative pressure. . The trades will be performed through a multidisciplinary approach including materials and processes, design, manufacturing and assembly aspects. From a stress perspective,  the studies will be performed using both analytical approaches and Finite Element Model (Abaqus) simulations to understand key drivers of idealised and real (incl manufacturing constraints) domes configurations made of composite materials.

You will learn about buckling analysis, composite material properties and design and manufacturing related principles. Your contribution will play a significant role in the development of a low carbon footprint aviation through H2 development.

In the context of the development of LH2 tanks for aviation, the student will support architecture trades for vessel optimization by performing the associated stress analysis. The focus will be the buckling behaviour including manufacturing imperfections that drives the sizing of those parts. 

Required skills #AirbusDiversity

As a successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Studying Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Aeronautical engineering

• English: min. level B2 (C1 desirable) 

• Spanish: min. level B1

• General knowledge in structure analysis

• Skills valued: Finite Element Model simulations

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Team spirit and great collaboration skills

• Ability to work in international environment"

Why should you apply?

- Foster your development with a strong academic background and an in-depth collaboration in AIRBUS projects.

- Expand your network within the aeronautical industry.

- Meet our people working with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place.

- Be part of our diversity and teamwork culture that propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Are you interested? Apply and make it fly!

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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 Operations SL

Employment Type:

Internship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Support to Management <JF-FA-ES>

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