Airbus UpNext Internship 2025 - CRYOPROP modeling of protection devices for superconducting powertrain (m/f)

Job description

Job Description:

The Characterization and modeling of protection devices for superconducting powertrain Internship is within Airbus UpNext’ CRYOPROP team.

This internship will ideally begin in February (date subject to flexibility), and will last for a period of 5 or 6 months.

Mission

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include: 

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Bibliographic study about different electric DC arc models of protection devices used in superconducting powertrain

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Data acquisition, characterisation and analysis of experimental tests

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Development of protection device models in Simulink and Matlab

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Fitting and validation with experimental data

You will work very closely cross-functionally with Airbus Teams, as well as an external research laboratory.

Your boarding pass

What you bring:

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Background in physics, electrical/electronic engineering

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Plasma physic knowledge is desirable but not mandatory 

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Matlab/Simulink programing skills  

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Passion about technology, science

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Eagerness to take initiatives to propose simpler and efficient ways of working

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Impatience and burning desire to attain rapidly, along with a healthy skepticism for progress

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Values of transparency, humility, empathy

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Autonomy, Adaptability, Availability, Accountability

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Team-Player mindset

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Willingness to have fun.

 

What you get:

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Being part of a project at the forefront of applied superconductivity

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Foster your Knowledge in different protection devices for aeronautical applications

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A fun and supportive working environment that not only fosters your development in many ways, but also rewards it with plenty of room to grow

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A shared open space office with highly skilled multicultural teams

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A high-achieving, experienced and fun team

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Canteen with a different desert each day

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Complimentary freshly ground coffee (eventually open to tea/chocolate aficionados)

 

About us:

Founded in 2017, Airbus UpNext focuses on flying future technologies at speeds well beyond what seems feasible today. In doing so, it is actively shaping the future of the aerospace industry.

Designed as a talent incubator, Airbus UpNext is a place where you can act and think like a startup while building on the strong expertise of Airbus, a place where you are empowered to test & challenge new processes and ways of working. 

Airbus UpNext’s demonstrators evaluate, mature and validate potential new products and services that encompass radical technological breakthroughs. It has three flagships locations in France, Germany and Spain, to rapidly develop and test future technologies in scaled applications.

Our mission is:

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To identify the trends that could disrupt the future of the aerospace industry and evaluate them to demonstrate their potential as a viable product.

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To accelerate traditional research cycles and prototype development to achieve proof of concept in a real environment and at a convincing scale and speed.

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To develop real-world applications for emerging aerospace technologies, thereby driving their maturity and increasing their value.

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To be THE reference for Technology Value Assessment

Our Values: #Keep it Simple #Be Audacious #Exploring Together

Our DNA: #Speed of Execution, #Caring for Each Other, #Open to the World

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus ExO Zero Emissions SAS

Employment Type:
Internship

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Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:
Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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