ArcSpace

System Engineer Intern | 6 months | March 2024 - august 2024 | Paris, France

• Scope: Worked in a cross-functional role collaborating with the engineering and business development teams to design, simulate, and procure components for space mechanisms. Focused on optimizing designs for manufacturability and understanding the technical and business constraints in a startup environment.

• Stakeholders: Arcspace engineering team, business development team, manufacturing partners, ESA and CNES

• Space Mechanism Design:

  • Designed and optimized space mechanisms to operate under space conditions (outgassing, large temperature ranges, cold welding). Ensured the designs were manufacturable and aligned with material and production constraints.

  • Learned about space tribology and advanced manufacturing methods specific to aerospace applications.

• Simulations and Analysis:

  • Conducted thermal, vibrational, and structural simulations using ANSYS Mechanical and ANSYS Thermal, focusing on space radiative loads and structural integrity.

  • Used finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate vibrational and thermal behavior, and optimized meshing strategies for accurate simulations and efficient computation.

• Procurement for Prototyping:

  • Helped manage the procurement of 3D printed parts and electronic components for an open-source prototype. Ensured the timely delivery of quality parts compatible with design specifications.

  • Learned about handling procurement efficiently and resolving 3D printing associated challenges.

• Space Robotics Research:

  • Conducted research on space robotics systems, aligning the research with product development needs and collaborating with team members to apply findings to project goals.

  • Utilized tools like Obsidian to organize research data, improving knowledge sharing within the team.

• Implemented a remote computation system: Set up and configured a Windows Server using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), increasing the computational capacity for large-scale simulations, leading to faster project completion.

• Resolved manufacturing challenges: Identified and proposed alternative manufacturing techniques and tools, improving the quality and efficiency of the prototype production process.

• Delivered a comprehensive space robotics research overview: Provided insights that were directly integrated into the team’s planning and product development efforts, guiding future decisions.

• Space Mechanism Design & Tribology: Developed expertise in space tribology and material selection for space mechanisms, with a focus on optimizing designs for manufacturing.

• FEA Simulations: Gained proficiency in thermal, vibrational, and structural simulations using ANSYS, along with mesh optimization and result interpretation.

• Procurement and 3D Printing: Learned best practices for handling procurement and 3D printing requirements, resolving manufacturing challenges, and ensuring product quality.

• Research & Information Management: Acquired strong research skills, including efficiently reviewing technical papers, defining research goals aligned with product needs, and organizing research insights using tools like Obsidian for streamlined knowledge sharing.

• Startup Experience: Acquired experience in cross-functional collaboration within a startup environment, balancing business and technical priorities to deliver effective solutions.

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Airbus Defence and Space

System Engineer Intern | 9 months | June 2023 - February 2024 | Friedrichshafen, Germany

• Scope: Supported the design, development, and testing of experiments intended for the ISS.

• Stakeholders: Airbus Defence and Space team, German Aerospace Center (DLR), IBM, and astronauts aboard the ISS.

• COMPASSO: Supported the development of optical clock technologies for space missions, enhancing satellite navigation systems.

• CIMON: Helped improve a head-shaped AI robot designed to assist astronauts by providing hands-free operations, voice command interaction, and stress relief in microgravity environments.

• Created a process to rate, design, and analyze CIMON’s performance in real-time interactions with astronauts, optimizing its functionalities.

• Introduced automated analysis measures (e.g., F1-score and Word Error Rate) to evaluate and improve voice command recognition.

• Collaborated with senior engineers to refine the testing and validation protocols to ensure accuracy and performance during operations.

• Developed an automated Excel tool for managing product trees

• Experience with aerospace project management, advanced system testing, and space technology development.

• Proficiency in Excel automation and Python scripting for testing and data analysis.

• Gained an understanding of international collaboration on aerospace projects, along with hands-on exposure to AI, robotics, and system integration in space missions.

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Laboratoire Atmosphère, Observations Spatiales

Intern | 3 months | May to august 2022 | Saint Quentin en Yvelines, France

• Scope: Conducted business development activities and market analysis in the New Space ecosystem in Paris.

• Stakeholders: LATMOS management and New Space companies in the Paris region.

• Contacted and met with actors in the New Space sector.

• Using open source information, conducted a study of the New Space ecosystem in the Paris area, identifying possible partners for LATMOS.

• Developed Excel tools for market analysis and created Python-based visualization tools

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• Gained expertise in business development within the New Space industry.

• Improved skills in data analysis and visualization using Excel and Python.

• Acquired in-depth knowledge of the New Space sector, particularly in the Paris area, and developed strategic networking abilities.

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• Successfully built a network of key players in the New Space sector.

• Provided LATMOS with actionable insights through a study of the Paris-based New Space ecosystem.

• Developed automated tools that improved the lab's ability to analyze market data and make informed business decisions.

Hélice Evra Production

Internship | July 2021 | Creil, France

• Scope: Assisted in the design and fabrication of custom wooden and composite propellers for various types of aircraft, including ULMs and aerobatic planes.

• Stakeholders: Hélice Evra Production management and clients requiring customized propellers.

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Modeled 3D propeller designs using SolidWorks based on paper blueprints and client specifications. This involved creating detailed 3D models of custom propellers by converting hand-drawn sections into digital formats.

• Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM): Programmed CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines using Mayka software to cut and shape the propellers from wood blocks. Ensured precise programming and tested designs on foam blocks before final production.

• Developed a macro in SolidWorks to automate the generation of propeller sections, significantly speeding up the 3D modeling process.

• Independently created a modeling procedure to improve the efficiency and accuracy of CAD files for specific propeller parts.

• Gained hands-on experience with CNC machine programming and successfully operated the machine to produce propeller prototypes.

• Enhanced proficiency in SolidWorks and Mayka software for CAD and CAM operations.

• Gained valuable experience in the end-to-end production process of aircraft propellers, from design to fabrication.

• Developed problem-solving skills through hands-on experience in a specialized production environment.

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Chatelais Le Gall

Internship | august 2020 | Saint Malo, France

• Scope: Assisted in the maintenance and remotorization of fishing vessels and pleasure boats at a marine shipyard.

• Stakeholders: Shipyard management, mechanics, and fishing vessel operators.

• Engine Maintenance on Joseph Roty II (Pelagic Freezer Trawler, 90 meters)

• Sea Water Pump Overhaul for Pleasure Boats

• Remotorization of a Fishing Boat (9 meters)

• Gained hands-on experience in marine engine maintenance, particularly in overhauling large industrial engines.

• Demonstrated initiative in helping with workshop organization and parts management during downtime.

• Developed practical skills in mechanical maintenance, particularly on large marine engines.

• Enhanced teamwork and problem-solving abilities in a hands-on environment.

• Learned the importance of fabrication and maintenance driven design

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