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The intern will fill the position of assistant engineer in additive manufacturing to support innovative projects in this rapidly growing sector.

Under the guidance of the Additive Manufacturing Engineer, the intern will contribute to the planning and operation of the AM activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Support the preparation and execution of metal additive manufacturing builds.
• Assist in CAD model preparation and design optimization for AM.
• Thermomechanical process simulation to prevent any job failure.
• Contribute to post-processing, inspection, and quality control of printed parts.
• Help document processes, results, and lessons learned for project reports.

This internship will offer the intern valuable experience and skill development in:

• Hands-on experience with advanced AM technologies and equipment.
• Material behavior, process parameters, and quality assurance in AM.
• Exposure to aerospace and New Space industry standards.
• Project management and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.

• Education: Student in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (Bachelor/Master level)
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of metal AM processes; Proficiency in CAD and simulation software; Ability to analyze data from tests and inspections.
• Soft Skills: Demonstrates adaptability, diplomacy, attention to detail, teamwork, effective planning, prioritization, and strong collaboration skills; Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, demonstrates adaptability and attention to detail

Reporting directly to department management, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of turbomachinery solutions for next-generation aerospace applications.

• Design and develop turbomachinery components for propulsion systems.

• Propose innovative design solutions and ensure their seamless integration into propulsion architectures.

• Use advanced modeling and simulation tools to assess turbomachinery performance.

• Design and specify test benches to validate turbomachinery performance under representative operating conditions.

• Collaborate closely with propulsion engineers and technicians to deliver state-of-the-art solutions.

• Work with manufacturing and quality teams to guarantee compliance with aerospace quality and safety standards.

• Continuously optimize existing machines to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in turbomachinery design for aerospace or related applications.

• Solid understanding of turbomachinery operation, turbines, and compressible flow regimes.

• Strong expertise with modeling and simulation tools for turbomachinery.

• Programming skills in Python (experience with automation or simulation scripting is a plus).

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and a results-driven mindset.

• Working language: English. Proficiency in French is appreciated

As an FP&A analyst, you will participate in budget development, financial performance monitoring, and the creation of analytical models to optimize resource management.

As an FP&A analyst, you will play a key role in developing and monitoring budgetary and financial processes. You will be involved in preparing and analyzing budgets, forecasts, and expense tracking, while ensuring the implementation of performance indicators to facilitate decision-making. You will work closely with various teams to ensure optimal resource and cost management.

You will develop your skills in financial and non-financial data analysis to support the Finance department in creating structured reports (cash flow plans, fundraising analyses, etc.). You will also be involved in managing management tools (Power BI, ERP) and creating financial and non-financial models (HR, purchasing, production, etc.).

Finally, you will assist the team with administrative tasks related to the administration of the Finance IS system, expense tracking, and the management of requests from operational departments.

You have a solid foundation in corporate finance and management control, with an appetite for data. Excel is your constant companion, and you are eager to learn how to navigate the Power BI environment with skill.

You have a master’s degree from a business or engineering school.

A dual engineering/finance background is a real asset for this position.

Your communication is as clear as the stars in a cloudless sky, your rigor is comparable to that of an engineer on a critical mission, and your ability to adapt rivals that of a chameleon. You have your head in the clouds but your feet firmly planted on the ground.

An intern is needed to lead the development of this tool, leveraging data already available from an internal protocol description system. This project will play a key role in enhancing diagnostic capabilities across engineering teams and ensuring mission reliability.

• State-of-the-art of network protocol analysis
• Generate a complete ethernet decoding plugin from internal data (Wireshark)
• Document the development (user manual, test plan ..)
• Participate in avionics test campaign

The candidate will develop strong technical skills in network protocol analysis, Python programming, and plugin development for Wireshark. The intern will collaborate closely with engineers, improving their ability to communicate technical ideas, manage project timelines, and deliver robust and maintainable software in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Education: Pursuing a degree in Electronics, Computer Science or a related field
• Technical skills: Proficiency in Python (Django is a plus); familiarity with Wireshark, network protocols, and packet analysis
• Soft skills: Proactive, autonomous, good communication and collaboration abilities

The mission is involved in fiber optic instrumentation using integrated Bragg gratings (FBG) for the development and operation of integrated launchers.

• State of the art
• Constraint of embedded FBG measurements / conditionning
• Existing technologies tradeoff
• MVP Development and prototype testing
• Test campaign

• Education: Electronics master / engineer degree preparation
• Technical skills: analog & digital electronics, filtering, embedded electronics & software, sensor & instrumentation, optical notions
• Soft skills: innovative, test & proactive mindset

The intern will be responsible for the physical design of an electronic card based on previous developments, as well as the development of software features in ADA and FPGA. They will also be required to draft the associated technical documentation.

• Design a Hardware board inspired by literature and past developments
• Design software features (embedded software and hardware)
• Redact documentation (Design definition, Design justification, qualification plan)
• Plan and perform the test phasis

The candidate will develop strong technical skills in space avionics development, embedded development (in Ada), and space qualifications. The intern will collaborate closely with engineers, improving their ability to communicate technical ideas, manage project timelines, and deliver robust and maintainable software in a multidisciplinary environment.

• Education: Pursuing a degree in Electronics, Computer Science or equivalent,
• Technical skills: familiar with Ada, notions in VHDL development, Communication protocols (Ethernet, RS-422)
• Soft skills: Proactive, autonomous, good communication and collaboration abilities

You will be responsible for monitoring the installation of technical equipment (valves, hoses, sensors, pipes, etc.), ensuring that it is compatible with the conditions of use (gas, temperature, pressure) and complies with regulations.

Your main activities:

• Create and update isometric plans for installations.
• Verify that equipment is suitable for its environment and nomenclatures.
• Check that components are compatible with physical conditions (gas, pressure, temperature).
• Be present in the field to observe, understand, and learn the logic behind assembly, piping, welding, and test bench operation.
• Identify discrepancies, propose improvements, and contribute to risk prevention.

Additional tasks: (scalable depending on your autonomy and skills)

• Participate in the application of ISO 9001 standards within the department.
• Support design reviews (regulations, safety, building codes, etc.).
• Contribute to the drafting of operational procedures (operation, maintenance, safety).
• Participate in the technical acceptance of equipment (documentary control, visual compliance, etc.).
• Monitor regulatory compliance (DESP, ATEX, electrical inspections, etc.).
• Update traceability documents (plans, TQC, nomenclatures, etc.).

• Engineering school student (general, mechanical, processes, quality, instrumentation, etc.).
• Strong interest in the field, the industrial world, and quality/safety issues.
• Comfortable with technical drawings and rigorous documentation.
• Critical thinking, curiosity, and ability to suggest improvements.
• Knowledge of or interest in technical regulations (ISO 9001, DESP, ATEX) is a plus.

HSE policy management
Propose, structure, and implement the company’s HSE policy.
Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and environmental regulations.
Promote a proactive HSE culture at all levels of the company.
Work closely with operational teams to ensure their needs are reflected in the HSE strategy.

Risk assessment & compliance
Maintain and update the risk assessment document (DUERP) with operational teams.
Identify and prevent occupational, environmental, and industrial risks.
Monitor applicable regulations and standards (ISO, ICPE, French Labor Code, etc.).

HSE training, awareness & engagement
Design and lead HSE training and awareness programs for employees and managers.
Support operational teams in applying HSE procedures.
Actively participate in employee representative bodies (CSSCT, etc.).

Operational management & continuous improvement
Oversee the management of waste, hazardous substances, and safety equipment.
Analyze incidents/accidents, conduct investigations, and lead corrective and preventive action plans with relevant stakeholders.
Conduct internal audits and monitor HSE indicators (reporting, dashboards, KPIs).
Co-lead the HSE process and associated action plan.

Supervision of HSE intern / working-student
Supervise and support HSE interns/apprentices in their daily tasks.
Help them develop operational and regulatory skills.
Encourage their autonomy and understanding of HSE challenges in an industrial environment.

Specific requirements : regular travel to the Vatry test site and possible missions at launch sites.

Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree in safety management
Experience: More than 5 years in heavy industry (aerospace, aeronautics, construction, chemicals, etc.).

Key Skills:
Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and ISO standards.
Expertise in risk management, hazardous substances, and waste management.
Team spirit, thoroughness, autonomy.
Strong communication and training skills, adaptability, fluent in both French and English.

General loads shape everything: structure sizing, subsystem margins, and verification plans. Your work will directly influence performance, reliability, and the pace at which we design, test, and fly.

• Own in‑flight general loads for Zephyr and keep them consistent as the design evolves.

• Define transportation & integration loads used for sizing and verification of launcher structures and Stage 0.

• Act as a system interface with Mission Analysis, GNC, and SMS (structures mechanical systems) to ensure load cases align with mission profiles and control strategies.

• Contribute to design and program reviews (subsystems, stages, and full Zephyr milestones), providing clear rationale, data, and recommendations.

• Drive requirements, assumptions, and documentation so downstream teams can design with confidence.

• Engineering degree (or equivalent experience) with a strong mechanical/structures foundation.

• Hands‑on experience with loads calculation, mechanical simulation, and meshing.

• Working knowledge across mission analysis, GNC, aerodynamics, dynamics, and thermal (you don’t need to be the expert in each—just comfortable collaborating).

• Clear communicator who can organize complex information and align multiple teams.

Nice to have :

• Familiarity with FEA/FEM and scripting (e.g., Python/Matlab) to automate studies.

• Experience preparing test or verification plans linked to load cases.

• Exposure to launchers, spacecraft, or high‑performance structures.

The Fluid & Propulsion Systems Department is responsible for the development of the launcher’s main engines, auxiliary propulsion, onboard fluid systems, as well as ground and test facilities fluid systems.

Within this department, the Fluid Systems team specifically focuses on:

• Designing fluid systems based on functional needs, system architecture, and fluid selection for all company fluid systems (launcher, ground, and test facilities).
• Choosing the appropriate components to meet the functional requirements.
• Modeling system behavior to validate design choices.
• Defining operation procedures for the fluid systems.
• Ensuring safety and reliability across all designed systems.
• Analyzing test results to verify system behavior and performance.
• Optimizing existing systems to improve reliability and efficiency.

As a Group Lead – Fluid System Engineer, you will play a dual role, combining technical expertise and managerial leadership. While actively contributing to the design and development of the launcher’s fluid systems, you will also be responsible for leading and structuring a team of 8 full-time engineers, ensuring efficient project execution, resource management, and talent development.

Technical leadership and coordination

• Oversee the design, development, and optimization of fluid systems for the launcher, ground, and test facilities.
• Ensure that system functional needs, architecture, fluid selection, and component choices align with performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Guide the team in system modeling, test analysis, and optimization to improve efficiency and robustness.
• Ensure smooth coordination with other engineering teams, integrating fluid systems within the overall vehicle architecture.
• Contribute to strategic planning and technical roadmaps, in collaboration with the Department Head.

Team management

• Lead, support, and mentor a team of engineers and interns, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Promote a culture of knowledge sharing, technical efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Define human and budgetary resource needs, in alignment with the Team Lead and company priorities.
• Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and career development discussions, in coordination with HR.
• Support the team’s skills development by identifying relevant training opportunities.
• Oversee team well-being and engagement, including team-building initiatives and fostering a positive work environment.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or energy engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the aerospace, chemical, or energy industry (or similar), including experience in a leadership or coordination role.
• Strong expertise in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and system modeling.
• Knowledge of valves, pressure regulators, and industrial piping is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with modeling software (EcoSim), CAD tools (NX, Catia), CFD tools (Fluent, Star CCM+), and programming languages (Python, Matlab, Fortran) is highly appreciated.
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Fluent in English (French is a plus).