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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Laser Source Development Engineer Intern

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipPalaiseau, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently studying in the second year of a master's program or the third year of an engineering school, in optics or physics.
  • Skills in nonlinear optics and frequency conversion.
  • Skills in laser technology.
  • Experimental work skills.
  • Skills in Python or MATLAB.
  • Knowledge of optical communications.
  • Fluent French and English proficiency at C1 level, with English reading, speaking, and writing expected.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of an optical source for underwater communications, based on nonlinear frequency conversion.
  • Study the optical source architecture through bibliographic and theoretical analysis of its emitted optical power, and experimentally characterize each infrared component.
  • Study the spatial and spectral profile of the green light emitted by the source.
  • Establish a communication link between the optical source and a visible-light receiver.
  • Study several modulation formats and evaluate the effects of frequency conversion and optical power on the error rate.
  • Compare experimental results with a theoretical study of the impact of frequency conversion on communication links.
  • Contribute to developing a dynamic beam-pointing system at the output of the optical source, including building it, integrating it into a watertight housing, and characterizing the beam's divergence and output angle.

Desired Qualifications

  • Autonomy, rigor, curiosity, and teamwork are identified as advantageous 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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