P78 is building the propulsion systems and orbital vehicles that connect every asset in space, from Earth orbit to the lunar surface. Interns at P78 are embedded in the team and contributing to real projects from day one.
You'll take ownership of a defined problem, work directly with the engineers building the hardware, and deliver something real. Background and institution matter less than attitude and ability. If you're curious, self-directed, and ready to learn quickly, we'd like to hear from you.
You'll synthesise the hypergolic fuel P78 uses for hotfire testing and characterise how it behaves as a propellant. This is hands-on synthetic chemistry and propellant testing. You'll design and execute a synthesis route, produce fuel to a quality standard suitable for propulsion, measure its ignition and fluid behaviour, and work safely with reactive materials. You'll work directly with the founders from day one.
This is an end-of-study internship with a view to a permanent role for the right person.
- Synthesis and production of hypergolic fuel for hotfire test campaigns
- Propellant characterisation, including hypergolicity, ignition delay, and fluid properties
- Developing and documenting synthesis routes, quality procedures, and test methods
- Safe handling and storage of reactive and energetic materials
- Background in chemistry or chemical engineering. Energetic materials, propellants, or reactive chemistry a strong plus
- Experience running independent lab work
- Genuine interest in propulsion and propellant chemistry
- Methodical, safety-conscious, and self-directed
- Fluent in French and English