Internship / Characterization of the serial arc phenomenon (m/f)

Description de l'offre

Internship / Characterization of the serial arc phenomenon (m/f)

Airbus Toulouse

Airbus Group is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2015, the Group - comprising Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters - generated revenues of € 64.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 136,600.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

Airbus Toulouse is looking for an intern for a 6-month internship.

You will study & characterize the serial electrical arc phenomenon applied to aircraft's electrical environment.

This internship will start on 2nd May 2017 (subject to some flexibility).

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Tasks & accountabilities

Your main responsibility will be to realize a prototype device able to cut a circuit to understand the phenomenon by varying these following parameters:
o Contact material (aluminum, copper…),
o Environmental conditions (pressure, moisture…),
o Contact shape,
o Opening speed,
o Open distance,
o Circuit impedance.

You will study the Serial Electrical Arc (theoretical approach) and perform tests in Airbus laboratory facilities.

Required skills

You are in the final year of a Master's degree, or of an Engineering school, specialising in
Electrical engineering, Physical engineering or related area.

You ideally have initial experience in this field and good knowledge of:

·  Arc phenomenon knowledge,
·  Project work and prototyping,
·  Measurement and instrumentation.

You are autonomous and willing to learn new things.

You are a good team player and have excellent interpersonal skills.

English: advanced level,
French: fluent.