Job Summary: Software engineering internship at Airbus Helicopters España to develop skills in an advanced technological environment and critical systems. Key Highlights: 1. Unique opportunity to develop software engineering skills 2. Integration into a team focused on software quality, security, and efficiency 3. Continuous learning with a specialized mentor and progress tracking Airbus Helicopters España, S.A. **Albacete** (Albacete) T/2026/49332 What does the company offer? * **1** internship position at Airbus Helicopters España, S.A., lasting **3 months**, starting in **February 2026** * Monthly gross stipend of **1,000.00€** * 8 hours per day, full-time schedule * START Program * Internship center in Spain: Ctra. de las Peñas, Km. 5.300, Polígono Aeronáutico y Logístico Albacete (Albacete) What profile is the company seeking? * **University undergraduate or master’s student:** Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering * **Language proficiency:** English level C1. Competency Assessments As part of the selection process, you will be required to complete the following assessments: * English language test Proposed Training Plan Airbus Helicopters España S.A. is the Spanish subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters SAS, the European leader in the design and manufacture of civil and military helicopters. The company develops advanced aeronautical solutions, integrating technological innovation and engineering excellence for demanding missions in transportation, security, search and rescue, and defense. It operates an industrial and engineering facility located at the Albacete Aeronautical and Logistics Park in Spain, positioning itself as one of the leading references in the European aerospace industry. The internship will take place within the **Software Engineering team**, focused on ensuring the quality, security, and efficiency of software supporting critical development and production systems. Interns will be assigned a **specialized mentor**, who will foster continuous learning and development of both technical and transversal competencies, with clearly defined **learning objectives and periodic progress reviews**. **Training Objectives** During the internship, the participant will acquire experience and competencies in areas such as: * **Process Optimization:** Contributing to the analysis and continuous improvement of processing times and data flow, applying efficiency and performance metrics. * **Testing and Quality Assurance:** Supporting the team in tester and QA tasks, learning software testing methodologies, automation, and incident reporting. * **Database Management:** Learning how to update and maintain databases, understanding principles of integrity, scalability, and performance. * **Secure and Efficient Coding:** Analyzing and ensuring code cleanliness, security, and quality by applying sound programming practices and vulnerability prevention techniques. * **Error Handling:** Participating in ongoing testing and reporting of actual and potential errors, promoting the use of tracking tools and technical documentation. * **Technology Updates:** Contributing to research and proposal of library and technology updates to ensure software sustainability, security, and quality. **Candidate Profile** **University Degree:** Studies in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related fields. **Required Skills** * Basic programming knowledge (e.g., Python, Java, C\+\+). * Enthusiasm for learning testing and quality assurance methodologies. * Analytical ability, problem-solving capacity, and teamwork skills. **Valued Languages and Tools:** Technical English; familiarity with development environments, version control (Git), relational and non-relational databases. This internship represents a **unique opportunity to develop software engineering skills within an advanced technological environment**, applying academic knowledge to real-world challenges concerning quality, security, and efficiency in aerospace projects. Through this program, the intern will strengthen both technical and transversal competencies, preparing for future professional challenges in software engineering and critical systems.