INTERNSHIP - Thermal modeling of optronic equipment - M/F
Job Description
- Knowledge of finite element calculation software.
- Model thermal sub-assemblies on NASTRAN or ANSYS.
- Condense and assemble thermal models into complete product model.
- Perform thermal simulations.
- Recalibrate models by comparing results with measurements.
- Write synthesis notes.
- Bac+5 degree in mechanical engineering.
- Knowledge in general physics.
- Knowledge in thermal and fluidics.
- Knowledge in thermal calculations.
- Our technological expertise
- Our attention to employee balance
- An inclusive and benevolent environment
- Recognized societal and environmental commitment (Thales Solidarity, CAC 40 ESG index...)
- Conventioned internship with gratification based on study level.
Let's build a future of trust together
Thales is a global high-tech leader specializing in three sectors: Defense & Security, Aerospace & Space, and Cyber & Digital. It develops products and solutions that contribute to a safer, more environmentally friendly, and more inclusive world. The Group invests nearly 4 billion euros per year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum, cloud technologies, and 6G. Thales has nearly 81,000 employees in 68 countries.
Our commitments, your benefits
- Our technological expertise
- Our attention to employee balance
- An inclusive and benevolent environment
- Recognized societal and environmental commitment (Thales Solidarity, CAC 40 ESG index…)
Your daily life
At the heart of Saint Quentin en Yvelines, the Elancourt site is one of Thales' most important technological excellence centers. The diversity and technicality of the systems and equipment mobilize expertise in more than 80 professions in defense, high-tech security, and digital services solutions.
Within the Technical Competence Center of Thales, you will join a team of about forty people, in the Aero Design Office as an intern engineer.
The Aero Design Office designs the physical architectures of products and performs thermal and mechanical calculations to guarantee their performance and reliability. It also manages technical data, analyzes product evolutions, writes mechanical specifications, and participates in validation phases.
This end-of-study internship will start from February 2026 at the Elancourt site.
You will have the following main missions:
- Thermally model product sub-assemblies on NASTRAN or ANSYS
- Condense the obtained thermal models and assemble them into the complete model
- Perform thermal simulations
- Recalibrate the models by comparing the results obtained with measurements or other calculations
- Write synthesis notes
Your profile
Are you preparing a Bac+5 degree in mechanical engineering and wish to invest yourself in an ambitious technical project?
Do you have the ambition to develop your expertise in simulation and analysis of physical phenomena?
Do you want to discover work on product architectures combining mechanics and thermal aspects?
You have knowledge in:
- General physics
- Thermal and fluidics
- Thermal calculations
- Finite element calculation software (desired)
Are analytical mind, rigor, dynamism, and ability to work in a team recognized assets for you?
Then this internship is for you!
A word from the team
The projects are multidisciplinary and often complex. Regular peer reviews with experienced engineers will ensure the smooth running of the internship.
All our internships are conventioned and subject to a gratification whose amount is determined according to your level of study. The position may require access to information relating to national defense secrecy, the selected person will be subject to an authorization procedure, in accordance with the provisions of articles R.2311-1 et seq. of the Defense Code and IGI 1300 SGDSN/PSE of August 09, 2021.
Thales, a Handi-Engaged company, recognizes all talents. Diversity is our best asset. Apply and join us!
