Mechanical & Design Engineering Intern

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 worlds 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 internshipin 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 dont meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Aerospace were committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity inclusivity and authenticity. So if youre enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesnt 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 teams 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!