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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Sustainable Development and Climate Adaptation Intern

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Internship · Winter 2027Blagnac, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently preparing a Master 2 degree or studying in the fifth year of engineering school in Electrical Engineering, Energy, Environment, Sustainable Development, or an equivalent field.
  • Have sufficient theoretical and technical knowledge of sustainability and energy management.
  • Have a basic understanding of manufacturing industry operations.
  • Know low-carbon technologies, including geothermal energy, biomass, heat pumps, solar photovoltaic or thermal energy, and smart networks, and understand Scope 1 and 2 carbon accounting.
  • Be able to develop energy calculation methodologies, conduct planned-versus-actual variance analyses, and apply Technology Readiness Levels.
  • Have skills using office automation tools for data analysis and visualization.
  • Be able to travel to different Airbus sites.
  • Demonstrate technical rigor and attention to detail, analytical and synthesis skills, strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, active research interest, interpersonal skills, intercultural communication, adaptability, and flexibility.
  • Have advanced English; French is optional.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the post-2030 energy sustainability vision and a catalog of technology roadmaps.
  • Contribute to shaping the long-term decarbonization strategy for Scope 1 and 2.
  • Research low-carbon technologies such as smart energy systems and next-generation renewable energy, assess their maturity using Technology Readiness Levels, and help build a structured technology catalog and deployment roadmap toward carbon neutrality.
  • Analyze actual energy savings against estimates across European site decarbonization projects, creating feedback loops and conducting impact analysis.
  • Work with cross-functional teams in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain.
  • Analyze implemented energy-saving and decarbonization projects, including biomass, geothermal energy, heat pumps, and solar; develop standardized calculation methods to measure actual energy savings and analyze performance gaps against initial estimates.
  • Evaluate how evolving climate risks, including heatwaves, extreme weather, and changing heating and cooling needs, affect sustainability targets and help define adaptation measures for sites.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of low-carbon technologies, including geothermal energy, biomass, heat pumps, solar photovoltaic or thermal energy, and smart networks, and understanding of Scope 1 and 2 carbon accounting.
  • Ability to develop energy calculation methodologies, conduct planned-versus-actual variance analyses, and apply Technology Readiness Levels.
  • French language skills are optional.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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