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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipBordeaux, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be in the final year of a Bac+5-level program in mechanical design and seeking a six-month internship.
  • Have knowledge of static and dynamic mechanics.
  • Have knowledge of computer-aided design.
  • Have knowledge of metallurgical manufacturing processes.
  • Have knowledge of mechanical sizing, functional dimensioning, and drafting.
  • Have knowledge of finite element analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Design a preliminary mechanical structure to accommodate one or more airborne radars interfacing with an aircraft, supporting drone, rotary-wing, and fixed-wing configurations while maintaining a competitive mass, size, and cost ratio.
  • Document technical justifications for mechanical sizing and establish the basis of the definition dossier, including a bill of materials and drawings.
  • Depending on progress and budget, propose a physical system mock-up for customer prospecting.
  • Analyze, design, model, present, and validate design choices in collaboration with physical architects, technology and numerical simulation specialists, industry, and customer support.

Desired Qualifications

  • Analytical and synthesis skills, autonomy, and rigor are valued.

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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