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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Materials Engineer Intern

Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipVélizy-Villacoublay, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • The candidate must be in the final year of engineering school and preparing a Bac+5 degree in materials science, metallurgy, or mechanics.
  • The candidate must have good knowledge of metallic materials and ceramics, including their properties, microstructures, and forming processes.
  • Knowledge of metallurgy and destructive and non-destructive testing methods is expected.
  • The candidate should be interested in surface treatments and assembly processes, particularly brazing, and in materials analysis and characterization methods.
  • The candidate must be able to interpret experimental results, write clear and concise technical reports, and communicate with different stakeholders.
  • Good command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required.
  • Autonomy and proactivity, including taking initiative, anticipating needs, and organizing work according to priorities and deadlines, are expected.
  • Rigor and analytical thinking, including methodically interpreting results and proposing appropriate solutions, are expected.
  • Adaptability to changing priorities, industrial constraints, and unforeseen issues is expected.
  • The candidate must collaborate effectively with Engineering, Production, Quality, Processes, and Methods teams and share useful project information.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct a state-of-the-art review by researching technical literature and internal documentation to identify existing solutions and guide technical study choices.
  • Develop technical qualification plans by defining tests needed to improve metallization process reliability, considering the state of the art and technical and industrial requirements.
  • Perform metallization tests on test specimens, implement experimental protocols, and study how process parameters affect assembly performance.
  • Conduct or use appropriate materials analyses and investigations, including metallographic cross-sections, scanning electron microscopy observations with EDS analysis, leak tests, and mechanical-strength tests.
  • Analyze results, compare them with defined validation criteria, and identify factors affecting process stability and repeatability.
  • Summarize results in technical reports and recommend improvements to increase process reliability and assembly performance.

Desired Qualifications

  • A first laboratory experience, particularly through an internship, is appreciated.
  • Knowledge of factors affecting metallization process repeatability and stability, including surface preparation, application of metallization pastes, thermal sintering cycles, metal deposits, and brazing.
  • Basic knowledge of statistical analysis and design-of-experiments optimization.
  • Understanding of how materials and environmental conditions affect process performance.
  • Knowledge of the SAP ERP environment.

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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