Research & Technology Intern - Composite Materials

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Research & Technology Intern - Composite Materials

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.

Reference number

2026-175577

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Materials and processes - Materials and process engineering

Job title

Research & Technology Intern - Composite Materials

Employment type

Internship / Student

Contract period

3-6 months

Professional category

Student

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Join Safran's Research & Technology (R&T) team for a summer internship focused on advancing new materials and developing innovative processes to support the evolution of our fabrics and composites programs. As part of the group's ongoing strategy to remain at the leading edge of aeronautical materials technology, you will contribute to the identification, analysis, and prototyping of next-generation solutions.

Support Safran's Research & Technology (R&T) activities on composite materials, contributing to the evaluation, testing, and industrialization potential of innovative composite solutions for advanced applications.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Support the identification and evaluation of innovative composite constituents (e.g., reinforcement fibers, resins, prepregs, core materials, surface treatments for bonding).

Contribute to benchmarking of new composite systems against mechanical, environmental, and sustainability requirements.

Participate in the assessment of composite manufacturing processes (e.g., infusion, RTM, prepreg lay‑up, automated fiber placement, compression molding).

Assist in process trials and help document process parameters and outcomes.

Assist in physical and/or chemical testing of composite materials and laminates (e.g., mechanical, thermal, aging, and damage tolerance tests).

Perform data analysis and comparisons with technical specifications and sustainability targets, providing clear conclusions.

Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and sustainability teams to ensure composite developments support Safran's development roadmap.

Contribute to technical notes, test reports, and presentations to support decisions on future R&T projects.

Candidate skills & requirements

Ongoing studies towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Composite Materials, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated interest or coursework in composite materials, polymer matrices, and/or composite manufacturing processes.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and summarize technical data.

Team-oriented mindset with good written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in English.

Annual salary

Min Wage

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, New Jersey

City (-ies)

1747 NJ-34 NJ 07727 Wall Township

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No