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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

CAD Engineer Intern - Test Engineering

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipSophia Antipolis, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must be pursuing a BAC+5-level education in acoustics, signal processing, or physical measurements.
  • The candidate must have significant signal-processing skills, including sampling, spectral analysis, and filtering, and Python skills including NumPy, SciPy, and object-oriented programming.
  • The candidate must have foundational knowledge of instrumentation and measurement chains.
  • The candidate must be comfortable with written technical English.
  • The candidate should have knowledge of acoustics, ideally underwater acoustics, and network protocols such as TCP/IP and REST APIs.
  • The candidate should have knowledge of C# or LabVIEW.
  • The candidate must be proficient in Git and apply structured development practices.

Responsibilities

  • Become familiar with the HBK LAN-XI 3160 module and its open API using HBK’s Python examples, and assess other control methods, including C# and LabVIEW.
  • Characterize the module’s performance, including dynamic range, background noise, crosstalk, bandwidth, and synchronization between channels and modules.
  • Develop a Python tool for generating and acquiring acoustic signals, including sine waves, impulses, chirps, and noise, with timestamped recording and a simple interface for test operators.
  • Integrate the module into a complete acoustic measurement chain involving hydrophones, amplifiers, and transducers, and validate it in the laboratory, in a pool, and at sea according to the test schedule.
  • Document the developed tools and write an internship report and an internal study note.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of acoustics, ideally underwater acoustics, and network protocols such as TCP/IP and REST APIs.
  • Knowledge of C# or LabVIEW.

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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