Summer Internship - Tool & Technology Development

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Job Description:

Airbus is now accepting applications for a Tool & Technology Development Summer 2026 Internship. This position is designed to provide students the opportunity to enhance their theoretical foundation through practical experience focused in several areas of the aviation manufacturing industry.

Position Summary:
Support the specification, development, and release to production of tooling for  the manufacture, transportation or testing of aircraft parts, components or assemblies within the Airbus Final Assembly Line – USA.

Your Challenges: 

• Technical data gathering and research:  25%

  • Support jigs & tools engineer in assessment/data gathering of as-is situation.

  • Assess to-be solution and requirements to adapt to FAL USA tooling.

  • Act as deputy to jigs & tools engineer in tooling activity support.

• Specification Development Support:  25%

  • Contribute to creation of technical specification for tooling solution.

• Implementation/Acceptance Activity Support:  25%

  • Support tooling supplier activities on site.

  • Support/lead acceptance activities.

• Special Projects:  25%

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support other tasks and departments as needed. 

Your Boarding Pass:

Required:

• Willing to temporarily live in the Mobile, AL metro area during the internship.

• Authorized to Work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship.

• High School diploma and currently enrolled in accredited university degree program

• Proficient in MS Office and/or Google Suite 

• Analytical and quantitative skills and demonstrated ability to develop strategic solutions utilising root cause analysis.

• Demonstrated effective communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks while dealing with a high volume of complex information and specific deadlines

Preferred:

• Studying degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite or remote:  100% Onsite

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. 

• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. 

• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. 

• 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 and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. 

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 

• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 

• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.

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

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

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.

• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice, potentially internationally.

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

• 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 visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Candidates must have ability to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship, work authorization.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

 

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

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Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

Internship

Experience Level:

Student

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Support to Management

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Job Posting End Date: 03.20.2026

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