Internship/Design of the DC/DC Switching Convertor between the Solar Panels and the Equipment (m/f)

Description de l'offre

Internship/Design of the DC/DC Switching Convertor between the Solar Panels and the Equipment (m/f)

Airbus Defence & Space Elancourt (ex Astrium SL)

Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is Europe's number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately €14 billion per year.

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2015, it generated revenues of €64.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 136,600. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civiland military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

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 Defence and Space (Elancourt) is looking for an intern for a 6-month internship.

Your objective during the internship will be to develop a demonstrator in the form of a high-power switching converter. This converter provides a voltage of 350 Volts at 5 kWatts from the solar panels of the satellite. The architecture of the concept and the topology of the converter must be analysed to identify the best solution in terms of reliability, fault management, output and the flexibility required of this power module. It will be necessary to identify and apply innovative solutions to fulfil the requirements.
A prototype will be produced during your internship by Airbus subcontractors working under your responsibility.

This internship will start on 1st February 2017 (subject to some flexibility).

Profil recherché

Tasks & accountabilities

You will be responsible for the testing and validation of this prototype.
The measured performance values will be compared to the required values.
You will be required to use calculation and simulation tools.
Throughout the internship, you will put your knowledge into practice and use specific tools and resources:

·  SPICE electrical simulation software
·  Laboratory measuring equipment: oscilloscope, etc.

Required skills

You are in the final year of engineering school, completing a Master's degree, or in the 5th year of university, specialising in Electronics/Hyperfrequency.

You ideally have initial professional experience.

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

English: intermediate level
French: fluent/negotiation level