Airbus UpNext Internship 2026 Computer Vision Integration & Validation (MF)

Toulouse - France

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

The new Airbus UpNext demonstrator Optimate is paving the way for more autonomous flight capacity by integrating innovative technologies including computer vision.

We are looking for a motivated intern to join us for 5-6 months starting ASAP end of the internship end of September 2026 ( the end of the demo).

Main Missions:

One of the primary validation tools for Optimate (our autonomous flight demonstrator) is a closed-loop simulation bench capable of simulating perception sensors such as Cameras and LiDAR.

Your mission will focus on software integration and validation within a dynamic team of test engineers and computer vision specialists. You will:

Integrate diverse operational scenarios into the simulator.
Tune and refine these scenarios to ensure high-fidelity testing.
Validate Perception algorithms against simulated environments.
Analyze results and propose adaptations to improve performance.
Critique the design to drive continuous improvement.

Your Boarding Pass:

Education: Masters degree (or currently enrolled) in Computer Science Mathematics Aeronautics Physics or a related field.
Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in C/C and Python.
- Background in Computer Vision or Data Analytics.
- Experience with simulation tools or aerospace systems is a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Fluent in English (Professional working proficiency).
- A hands-on problem solver with a desire to execute rapidly without compromising safety or ethics.
- An enterprising team player who thrives in changing fast-paced environments.
- A commitment to transparency humility and empathy.

What You Get:

A front-row seat to the Autonomy revolution in aviation.
A multicultural environment that fosters growth and rewards initiative.
Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.
Access to UpNext community events and a high-achieving fun team.
On-site canteen (with a different dessert every day!) and premium coffee.

About us:

Founded in 2017 Airbus UpNext is actively shaping the future of aerospace by using demonstrators to evaluate mature and validate new products and services.

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 challenge and test new processes and ways of working.

Our purpose is:

To identify the trends that could disrupt the future of the aerospace industry and evaluate them to demonstrate their potential as a viable product.
To accelerate traditional research cycles and prototype development to achieve proof of concept in a real environment and at a convincing scale and speed.
To develop real-world applications for emerging aerospace technologies thereby driving their maturity and increasing their value.
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 Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus ExO Autonomy SAS

Employment Type:

Internship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background age gender disability sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to.

At Airbus we support you to work connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Required Experience:

Intern

Job Description:The new Airbus UpNext demonstrator Optimate is paving the way for more autonomous flight capacity by integrating innovative technologies including computer vision. We are looking for a motivated intern to join us for 5-6 months starting ASAP end of the internship end of September 202...