Internship 2026 - Metrology and Instrumentation

At HyPrSpace, our mission is clear: to make advanced propulsion technology affordable and accessible for a wide array of applications, from civilian to defense. With our pioneering hybrid rocket engine, we're introducing a new era of aerospace capabilities—more efficient, cost-effective, safer, and sustainable.

Joining us :

Join the adventure at HyPrSpace, where innovation, collaboration, and humor blend to create groundbreaking advancements in space propulsion.

As part of the #SpaceBakers team, you'll contribute to a unique, patented technological leap, embarking on the full lifecycle development of a launch vehicle. Immerse yourself in an environment that prioritizes a "test and learn" philosophy, ensuring your ideas not only take flight but soar.

At HyPrSpace, your work directly impacts our trajectory towards success, offering rapid skill development in an iterative, hands-on approach.

Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible working conditions, and equity through our BSPCE stock option plan, all within the vibrant surroundings of Bordeaux, a nexus of culture, viniculture, and coastal life

Role overview :

As a Metrology and Instrumentation intern at HyPrSpace, you will contribute to improving the precision, reliability, and consistency of the measurements performed on our test benches. Your work will enhance our understanding of sensor performance—both theoretical and experimental—and strengthen our internal metrological processes.

Your key responsibilities :

As part of your internship and in direct connection with your academic training, you will be involved in the following missions :

• Calculate theoretical sensor errors and uncertainties based on supplier specifications.

• Specify and conduct experimental tests to characterize sensor performance.

• Participate in the processing and analysis of test data generated by various teams.

• Study the precision and limitations of our complete instrumentation chains.

• Collaborate with several internal teams and external metrology laboratories.

• Write a calibration and sensor lifecycle management procedure.

• Create a database to ensure sensor tracking, traceability, and anticipation of future needs.
  

Internship Details :

Duration : 6 mois
Start Date : janvier 2026
Work Schedule : Full time
Location : On-site, Le Haillan, 33185, France

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree student (or equivalent, including DUT/BUT) in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation & Measurement (e.g. DUT/BUT Mesures Physiques), or a related field.

• Knowledge in instrumentation, electronics, metrology, or signal processing.

• Foundation in statistics and uncertainty analysis.

• Experience or strong interest in experimentation and data analysis.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

• Autonomy, rigor, and strong synthesis skills.

• Bonus: experience with a scientific programming language (Python, MATLAB, C++) or electronics design.

What We Offer :

In return for your expertise and dedication, we're offering :

• The opportunity to improve metrology and instrumentation processes critical to our propulsion systems.

• Hands-on experience with real test benches and sensor characterization.

• Mentorship from experienced engineers in a dynamic startup environment.

• Professional growth and development within our multidisciplinary teams.

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HyPrSpace is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Our selection process is based on competencies requirements for positions only. If you are eager to make a significant impact, come as you are, we want to hear from you