Internship 2025 – Fairing Separation Mechanisms Design and Test

Job title:

Internship 2025 – Fairing Separation Mechanisms Design and Test

Company:

HyPrSpace

Job description

POWERING AEROSPACE FUTURE WITH THE NEXTGEN PROPULSION TECHNOLOGYAt HyPrSpace, our mission is clear : to make advanced propulsion technology affordable and accessible for a wide array of applications, from civilian to defense. With our pioneering hybrid rocket engine, we’re introducing a new era of aerospace capabilities—more efficient, cost-effective, safer, and sustainable.By stepping into HyPrSpace, you’re not just taking on a role; you’re embracing a mission where your expertise, creativity, and determination unlock unprecedented realms of possibilities. Your work will directly contribute to enhance the versatility and applicability of our systems.At HyPrSpace, we value the contribution of our interns and offer them full integration into our teams !In 2024, we are proud that 80% of our interns ended with a permanent contract, the others having chosen to continue their PhD studies or to embark on an entrepreneurial adventure by themselves!For this internship, you will join the “Structures and Mechanical Design” team, responsible for developing the full structures of our engines and launchers.Background:The fairing, located at the tip of our Baguette launcher, plays a crucial role in protecting the payload from the harsh aerodynamic, acoustic and thermal environment during launch. Once the rocket reaches a predefined altitude, the fairing has accomplished its mission and must be jettisoned to reduce mass and enable payload deployment. This separation is achieved through carefully engineered mechanisms that ensure precise and reliable detachment of the fairing from the launch vehicle. Designing and testing these systems is critical for mission success.Objective of the Internship:As part of our ongoing development efforts, we are seeking a highly motivated individual to contribute to the design, validation, and testing of separation mechanisms for the fairings of our BG1 and OB-1 rockets. You will be involved in the following activities:You will be involved in the following activities:Kinematic Study:

• Perform a kinematic analysis of the fairing separation motion.
• Develop and test subscale models and prototypes to validate the functionality and robustness of the systems.

Mechanism Design:

• Analyze technical specifications and requirements for separation actuators and mechanisms.
• Propose innovative, lightweight, and cost-effective designs.
• Conduct detailed sizing calculations, CAD modeling, and justification studies.

Manufacturing and Testing:

• Supervise the manufacturing of prototype components and oversee their assembly into test configurations.
• Plan and execute ground tests to evaluate the performance of the separation mechanisms, ensuring compliance with test protocols and analyzing the results for further optimization.

Expected Skills:

• Strong knowledge of kinematics, mechanical systems, and tribology.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Basic knowledge of numerical simulation tools (e.g., FEM software).
• Communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Profile Sought:We are looking for a final-year student in an engineering school or master’s program, specializing in mechanics, aerospace, or a related field, with an analytical mindset and the ability to solve complex engineering problems.A first hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, or manufacturing processes is a plus.If this offer drives you: send your resume, and above all, let us know what ignites your passion for space, and why the HyPrSpace mission resonates with you !HyPrSpace is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Our selection process is based on competencies requirements for positions only. If you are eager to make a significant impact, come as you are, we want to hear from you.At HyPrSpace, we’re developing a hybrid rocket engine versatile enough to redefine the whole aerospace landscape. This is about making advanced propulsion affordable and accessible for a wide range of applications, from civilian to defense. Our technology is a game-changer for the entire aerospace sector : it is more efficient, cost-effective, safer and greener.We’re a united team of 60+ (and still growing) aerospace enthusiasts developing a revolution in this industry : a patented hybrid rocket engine that actually works.

Expected salary

Location

Le Haillan, Gironde

Job date

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 03:45:11 GMT

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