#XPLORER 2026 Fluid CFD & Model-Based Engineer

Job Description

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 practicum at AIRBUS from February to July 2026
  
• Part time: 5h / day - 25 hours per week (8h-13h)
  
• Tutor assignment for continuous monitoring
  

Final project (TFG) to be carried out by the student:

In the frame of fuel systems development, the research work will include the following components:

1. CFD Simulations: (i) Perform simulations for different scenarios, varying the distance between the pipe elbows as well as their dimensions (diameter and curvature radius), (ii) Results Comparison: Evaluate the pressure losses in each scenario and present the results in comparative charts and tables, with the intention of creating a practical design manual., (iii) Development of a Detailed Guide: Create a guide document with detailed instructions for reproducing the CFD simulations. This guide should be aimed at individuals with no prior experience in using CFD tools.

2. Fuel Gauging Model Based Algorithms: setup of algorithms to determine the fuel quantity (in kg) in a fuel tank based on the charazterization of information from level sensors (capacitive, optical or physical), the 3D geometry of the fuel tank, the aircraft flight attitude, the type of fuel and the environmental conditions

Required skills #AirbusDiversity

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

• Studying Degree in Engineering
  
• English: min. level B2 (C1 desirable)
  
• Spanish: min. level B1
  
• General knowledge in Fluid Mechanics
  
• Skills valued: CFD tools, Matlab / Simulink or similar
  
• 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.

- Get in touch with the industrial sector at a leading company in Spain

Are you interested? Apply and make it fly!

#Graduates_Spain

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 Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:
Internship
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Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:
Support to Management

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