Electric Propulsion Engineering Internships

ThrustMe is a fast-growing industrial engineering startup in the space sector, founded in 2017. We are highly educated world experts in satellite space propulsion, pioneering the field of streamlined in-orbit propulsion for the rising satellite constellation paradigm. We help our clients in the US, Europe, and Asia, to maneuver satellites once in space while meeting their short timelines and cost-capped budgets. The company made history in 2019 and 2020 with the world's first in-orbit demonstrations of iodine-fueled electric propulsion systems, technologies that will revolutionize the satellite mobility industry.

ThrustMe offers internship opportunities for students with coursework/laboratory experience in electric propulsion. These opportunities focus on research topics and the development of novel instrumentation. ThrustMe can also host students for their end-of-studies thesis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop tools and instruments for the characterization of electric propulsion systems.
• Set up and perform experiments.
• Regularly report to the internship supervisor.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in physics or engineering.
• Relevant coursework in electric propulsion.
• Some laboratory or other practical student experience is highly desirable.
• Programming skills is a plus.
• Willing to learn and ready to get out of his/her comfort zone with a positive “can do” attitude.
• Communicates in English fluently.
• Candidates should have permission to work in France/EU.

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