About Pangea Propulsion:
We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency, sustainability, and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with ground-breaking innovations that allow us to offer the best performance to cost propulsion systems.
Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next generation of spacecraft, which is essential to meet demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade.
We are a passionate, multicultural, and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space propulsion technology.
We have already made history by successfully testing the world's first 3D-printed Methalox Aerospike engine, marking a significant milestone for the space industry.
We are looking for talented professionals to join our international teams in Barcelona and Toulouse. We want to be a key player in improving diversity in the Aerospace sector as, in Pangea, we believe that diversity (gender, age, race, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability, culture, etc.) is a key to success. Within Pangea, everyone can grow with the same opportunities. We encourage you to apply. Individually we are different, but together we are an amazing team!
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Intern for a 6 months internship in Toulouse (France).
About the role:
We are seeking an intern specializing in mechanical engineering and design automation to join our Mechanical Engineering Team in Toulouse. The successful candidate will leverage their technical expertise to develop, validate, and document design tools supporting mechanical component pre-sizing.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the development and maintenance of Python-based scripts and tools to automate design processes, including:
Bolted Joints, including standard hardware definition
Flange Sizing, to support layout and component development
General mechanical engineering calculations, such as: manifold and pipe sizing, beam analysis, thermal stress evaluation, etc.
Produce documentation covering tool usage, methodologies, assumptions and limitations for internal use
Validate existing tools through benchmarking against standards and real-case data
What you need to be successful:
Background in mechanical engineering fundamentals
Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting
Ability to perform basic structural hand calculations
Familiarity with component interfaces (bolted joints, flanges, seals, etc.)
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Interest in design tools and engineering workflows
Soft Skills:
Methodical and detail-oriented approach
Strong problem-solving mindset
Ability to write clear technical documentation
Effective communication skills
Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Team player with a proactive attitude
Other useful skills:
Experience or interest in mechanical systems and design validation
Familiarity with standard mechanical references or design codes
Spanish and / or French language skills are a plus
Final-year degree student with an aerospace or mechanical design-oriented curriculum
Not hitting every requirement? Research suggests that some people tend to hesitate when it comes to job applications if they don't meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Aerospace, we're committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity. So, if you're enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification mentioned in the job description, we still strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the ideal candidate for this position or other opportunities within our organization.
More about us…
We are an international and very multicultural team. Our work is guided by these core values:
Teamwork: We strive to work together as an aligned team towards our common goals.
Respect & tolerance: we value people with integrity that treat other people with respect. We enjoy having diverse views to enrich the debate and take better decisions.
Passion for growth: we are passionate about space and about being pioneers; also, we value personal and organizational growth aiming to a constant improvement.
Sustainability: because a long-term vision and strategy is not possible if sustainability is not in the team’s core values.
Daring: we do things that sometimes seem impossible, but we always go the extra mile to find a path to do them and we are ready to take the necessary risks to achieve our goals.
If this sounds good to you and you want to join the New Space revolution, we really want to meet you!