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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Doctoral Candidate – Contributions of Quantum Technologies to Long-Range Infrared Imaging Concepts …

Physical SciencesUpdated on Nov 6
InternshipPalaiseau, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+5 engineering-school diploma or equivalent training in optics is required.
  • Competence in lasers, quantum optics, and the infrared domain is required.
  • Matlab proficiency is required.
  • Fluent French and English at C1 level, in reading, speaking, and writing, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct theoretical and experimental studies of frequency-conversion devices for low-flux infrared detection in continuous-wave operation.
  • Study direct or coherent detection schemes.
  • Design experiments for intensity interferometry, photon-counting LIDAR, or synthetic-aperture imaging using heterodyne detection and these devices.
  • Communicate results through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.
  • Potentially participate in European projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • A strong interest in fundamental and applied research and technological innovations is desired.
  • Rigor, autonomy, curiosity, and teamwork are desired attributes.

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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