AIT Internship

ThrustMe  is  a  fast-growing  space  actor  founded  in  2017  with  the  mission  to  enable sustainable use of space by bringing complete in-orbit mobility to satellites of any size. We provide deeply-integrated and smart propulsion systems designed for the industrialised satellite era. ThrustMe made history in 2020 with the world’s first in-orbit demonstrations  of  an  iodine-fueled  electric  propulsion  system  -  a  dream  come  true  for the space industry since the 60s.

Our clients in Europe, US, and Asia manufacture and operates satellites in large constellations  for  real-time earth observation and connectivity. To meet our clients’ needs, we are now industrialising our mainstream products and setting up a production line with a capacity of hundreds of systems per year. The production line will combine a classical  space  approach  with  lean  manufacturing  from  the  automotive  and  robotics industries.

The candidate will take part in the tool conception, production processes and test related to spacecraft propulsion systems. The activities will contribute to the transition to optimization and increase the performance of the NPT30 thruster.

Key Responsibilities:

• NPT30 processes improvement (Vibration Process, Manufacturing Thruster head, Filling System, Acceptance test jig): Procedures optimizations and tooling design (CAD and drawings).
• NPT30 qualification Campaign: Participate to internal qualification campaigns. 
• Non-conformity investigation: Write test plan, assemble test unit, conduct mechanical tests on critical parts and write report (Shock, other).

Required skills and qualifications:

• Mechanical or aerospace studies.
• Some experience with machining (lathes, column drills, etc.) as well as electronics prototyping is an asset.
• Willing to learn and ready to get out of his/her comfort zone with a positive “can do” attitude.
• Ready to work within an international and multidisciplinary team.
• Communicates in English fluently. French is a plus.

Apply directly to careers@thrustme.fr submitting your CV and a motivation letter