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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Drone Performance Modeling and Simulation Intern

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About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently preparing a BAC+5 qualification at an engineering school or university, with an aeronautics focus and specialization in robotics/drones and artificial intelligence.
  • Seeking a six-month internship.
  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and ability to use it for modeling and simulation.
  • Knowledge of numerical simulation, numerical integration methods, and experimental data analysis.
  • Knowledge of software configuration management principles and tools such as Git.
  • Knowledge of control and piloting techniques, particularly for embedded systems or drones.
  • Knowledge of C and familiarity with compilation toolchains on Windows and/or Linux.
  • Understanding of drone operation, including through do-it-yourself projects.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to adapt to complex technical environments, listen effectively, communicate orally and in writing, write clear technical reports, and present results concisely.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in designing and formalizing the drone system architecture using systems engineering and model-based systems engineering methods.
  • Develop a generic, parameterizable drone simulation model in MATLAB/Simulink using a model-based design approach.
  • Contribute to integrating, validating, and improving simulation models using flight data and representative use cases.
  • Implement configuration-management tools and good practices to ensure development maintainability and scalability.
  • Conduct comparative studies and analyses of different drone architectures, aerodynamic models, and innovative solutions.
  • Document completed developments and present results to engineering teams.

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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