About Gama Space

Gama Space develops deorbiting sails that help satellite operators comply with new regulations and contribute to preserving the orbital environment. These ultra-light drag sails are at the core of their solutions and complement their work on solar sails.

The Role

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will join the Structure, Mechanism & Sail team with a focus on Sail Design & Manufacturing. Your main objective is to develop the first prototype of a material inspection bench for deorbiting sails.

Your Main Objective

Develop the first prototype of a material inspection bench for our deorbiting sails. The ultra-thin films used in our sails may present micro-defects that must be detected before manufacturing. Your goal will be to design, test, and iterate on a first functional version of a simple, reliable, and scalable inspection tool.

What You'll Do

• Defining the requirements and conducting a short literature review

• Designing and prototyping the mechanical structure of the inspection bench

• Integrating an optical module (camera + lighting)

• Developing initial image analysis code with a user interface

• Implementing a calibration method

• Exploring a simple approach to repairing detected defects

• Running tests and validation of the prototype

• Analyzing critical defects for manufacturing and studying various raw materials

• Writing the associated technical documentation (in English)

Additional Responsibilities

Depending on the project's progress, you may also:

• Participate in the manufacturing of sails or prototypes

• Contribute to mechanical tests on our deorbiting sail

• Work on continuous improvement topics with the technical team

Requirements

• Required: Final-year engineering student (Master's level or equivalent)

• Fluent in English (TOEIC appreciated) — additional languages are a plus

• Knowledge and/or experience with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, 3DX, SolidWorks, NX, etc.)

• Curious, rigorous, analytical, and proactive, comfortable in a multidisciplinary environment

• Strong interest in prototyping, testing, and handling thin materials

• Enjoys diverse tasks involving analysis, design, and hands-on work

• Ability to work autonomously

What We Offer

• A deep dive into an innovative project with real impact on the space industry

• A dynamic and stimulating learning environment within a talented, international, and multidisciplinary team

• Direct involvement in multiple stages of development: design, prototyping, testing, iteration

• A collaborative and accessible team, working hands-on with the product