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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thermal Simulation Engineer Intern

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipSophia Antipolis, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BAC+5-level education with a focus on thermal science, fluid mechanics, or energy.
  • In-depth knowledge of heat transfer, including conduction, convection, and radiation, ideally applied to electronics.
  • General knowledge of thermal and fluid simulation using the finite element method.
  • A first experience with computer-aided design software such as Creo, Catia, or equivalent.
  • English proficiency sufficient to read, understand, discuss, and write technical terminology.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and characterize the thermal behavior of various COTS boards, participating in test campaigns.
  • Simulate and optimize heat-transfer paths, including conduction drains, thermal interfaces, and the effects of wedgelock-type fasteners.
  • Create and develop parameterized reduced-order models to help teams iterate quickly across different design scenarios.
  • Evaluate simulation results against one another to validate model robustness and iterate as needed.
  • Present and justify modelling and optimization choices.
  • Document the work by participating in the update or creation of thermal sizing guides.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency with 3D thermal simulation software such as FloEFD, Ansys Fluent, or equivalent.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

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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