Summer 2026 | Structural Manufacturing R&D / Engineer

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in the fields of structural research, material characterization and experimental design in the context of structural engineering of unmanned aerial vehicles. The ideal candidate will provide support for ongoing projects and contribute to the development of innovative materials and processes. 

Structural Manufacturing R&D Team 

Main Responsibilities: 

* Material Research: To assist in conducting research on different materials by focusing on their structural applications. 

* Material Characterization: To support material characterization in order to understand the properties and behavior of materials under different conditions. 

* Experimental Design: To assist in the design and implementation of experiments to test hypotheses and verify material and process properties. 

* Testing and Analysis: Participating in verification processes through comprehensive testing and analysis of structural components. 

* Project Support: To assist in the preparation and management of projects in accordance with the R&D goals in the field of material and process development. 

* Certification and Reporting: To assist in preparing reports, documents and presentations about research findings and project progress. 

* Collaboration: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, production and quality assurance, to support project success. 

* Continuous Learning: To follow the latest developments in materials science and structural engineering and to apply new knowledge to ongoing projects. 

General Qualifications: 

* Education: To be studying for a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related fields. 

* Technical Knowledge: To have a basic understanding of materials science and material characterization techniques. 

* Interest in Aviation Materials: Being eager to work with aviation materials and applications. 

English Language Skills: To be fluent in English, to have the ability to follow the scientific literature and to participate in international R&D collaborations. 

* Language Skills: To have the ability to follow the scientific literature and to participate in international R&D partnership.. 

* Communication Skills: To have good presentation and documentation skills. 

* Technical Competence: Mastering Microsoft Office programs. 

* Analytical Skills: To demonstrate analytical thinking and a result-oriented approach. 

* Teamwork: Having the ability to work effectively in a team. 

* Ability to Adapt: To have the desire to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced working environment. Preferred Qualifications: 

* Previous Experience: Having obtained any internship or project experience in the field of structural engineering or materials science.

* Software Skills: Having basic knowledge of the following industry-specific software and tools for structural analysis and design; 

CAD Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA o Finite Element Analysis (FEA) 

Software: ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN o Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Software: FLUENT, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+

Mathematical and Simulation Software: MATLAB, Simulink, MathCAD 

Programming Languages: Python, C++, MATLAB

Design Optimization Tools: OptiStruct, ModeFRONTIER, HyperMesh Control System 

Design Software: LabVIEW, Simulink 

Project Management Software: Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira 

Data Analysis Software: Excel, Tableau, Power BI 

Structural Test and Validation Team

In this department, where structural tests of unmanned aerial vehicles are carried out, experience can be gained in the fields of test sets, test assembly designs, hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical actuators, control, sensors and data acquisition systems. The Test Design team virtually designs methods that will simulate the design conditions of aircraft, determines the boundary conditions of the test assembly and the sensors and locations to be measured, prepares a test procedure. It examines, analyzes and reports the data of the tests performed according to the procedure it has prepared. Actuator Sensor The Data Acquisition and Control team selects the actuator according to the test conditions. Determines the sensors and data collection system to be measured. It creates the control algorithm of the actives. Test Assemblies Design team makes 3d designs in accordance with the boundary conditions received from the test design team. Performs strength analysis of the designs he makes. Creates technical drawings. It follows the production processes. Prepares installation instructions. 

General Qualifications 

Education: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aircraft Studying for a bachelor's degree or graduating in engineering or related fields. 

Technical Info: Static, Dynamic, Strength, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Data Collection, To have relevant and knowledge about one or more of the Signal Processing fields. 

Language Skills: To have the competence to follow scientific literature in the English language. 

Communication Skills: To have good presentation and documentation skills. 

Technical Qualification: Catia, Ansys Static Structural, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft To know one or more of the Word programs. 

Analytical Skills: To demonstrate analytical thinking and a result-oriented approach. 

Teamwork: Having the ability to work effectively within a team. 

Ability to Adapt: Having the desire to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced working environment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Previous Experience: Having obtained an internship or project experience in design, production, analysis, data collection, signal processing, interface development in the field of engineering. 

Software Skills: Having basic knowledge of the following industry-specific software and tools for structural analysis and design; 

CAD Software: CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD Finite Element Analysis (FEA) 

Software: ANSYS, Abaqus Mathematical and Simulation Software: Matlab, Simulink 

Programming Languages: C#, Matlab Control System 

Design Software: PLC (Ladder logic), LabVIEW Project 

Management Software: Microsoft Project, Jira Data Analysis Software: Excel, Matlab