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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Predictive Control System Development Intern

Controls & Automation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13
Internship · Summer 2026Vélizy-Villacoublay, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be preparing a Bac+5 diploma at an engineering school or a university Master's program, specializing in automatic control, robotics, or a related field with a strong automatic-control component.
  • Have mastery of predictive-control principles and good knowledge of dynamic-system control.
  • Understand stability, dynamics, and performance of controlled systems.
  • Be able to read, understand, and use scientific articles written in English.
  • Demonstrate rigor and attention to detail, analytical and synthesis abilities, initiative and autonomy, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues with varied expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Learn the existing simulation and modeling tools to understand how the system works.
  • Resume and analyze previous work and the algorithms already developed.
  • Conduct a literature review of predictive-control architectures and their applications.
  • Improve the simulator dedicated to microwave-tube control and design new control algorithms.
  • Evaluate and compare the performance of the algorithms developed.
  • Analyze the results and write a synthesis report presenting the work completed and opportunities for improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of reinforcement learning, particularly for controlling dynamic systems.
  • Proficiency in Python and familiarity with deep-learning libraries.
  • Knowledge of power electronics.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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