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Internship - HYDROXIDE CATALYSIS BONDING (HCB) FOR SPACE OR ASTRONOMY APPLICATIONS W/M

Aix en Provence Sud-Ouest, Aix-en-ProvenceInternship2026-10-18 → 2026-10-19
Hybrid

Core

Intern optimizing the Hydroxide Catalysis Bonding (HCB) process for fused silica and other materials (Zerodur, Silicon) to support space and astronomy instrumentation.

Role type

Intern, materials science/process engineering

Builds

Space-grade optical and mechanical assemblies for scientific instruments

Domain

Aerospace instrumentation / Materials science / Chemical bonding

Required skills

Chemistry, Physics, Material science, Mechanics

Preferred skills

Optics, Bonding processes

Technologies

Fused silica, Zerodur, Silicon, UV cured adhesives, optical contacting

Responsibilities

Understand physical/chemical processes in HCB, optimize HCB process, define and apply experimental protocols, analyze data and identify trends, conclude on bonding protocols

Seniority

Intern