Launch Operations Engineering Intern (f/m/d)

Location: Reims, France

Type: 4-6 months internship

Starting: September 2026

The Launch Campaign Department is responsible for preparing and executing launch operations for the company’s launch vehicle from the Oman spaceport.

This includes coordinating all ground activities required to assemble, integrate, verify and prepare the launch system before flight operations.

To ensure successful launch campaigns, the department manages the integration of ground support equipment and launch infrastructure, verifies the readiness of operational documentation, and coordinates industrial verification activities prior to deployment.

In this context, the intern will support the Launch Campaign team by assisting the Integration Manager in the preparation, coordination and verification of ground integration activities.

Tasks & missions

The intern will support the Launch Campaign team by assisting the Integration Manager throughout the preparation of ground integration activities.

Main responsibilities include:

• Supporting the preparation of ground support equipment integration activities for launch campaigns
• Verifying the completeness and consistency of integration documentation, including procedures, user manuals, work instructions and technical documentation
• Reviewing and validating the sequence of assembly and integration operations to ensure operational readiness
• Assisting in the preparation and organization of industrial acceptance and verification tests for ground equipment
• Contributing to the verification of manufacturing and assembly deliverables prior to integration activities
• Supporting coordination between engineering, manufacturing and operations teams during integration preparation
• Participating in technical reviews related to integration readiness and configuration management
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of integration processes, documentation and operational methodologies
• Preparing and maintaining packing plans for ground support equipment, ensuring the identification, completeness and traceability of hardware required for transport and integration activities
• Depending on project progress, supporting the preparation of ground equipment acceptance tests, including the definition of test objectives, review of verification requirements and preparation of the associated documentation

During this internship, the student will gain hands-on experience in the preparation and coordination of launch system integration activities within a complex aerospace environment.

You will learn how to:

• Prepare and coordinate ground equipment integration activities for launch campaigns
• Plan and verify assembly and integration sequences for complex aerospace systems
• Review technical documentation to ensure operational completeness and consistency
• Understand industrial acceptance testing and verification processes for ground systems
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including ground segment, manufacturing, systems engineering and launch operations
• Develop project coordination, technical documentation and configuration management skills within a safety-critical environment

Preferred experience & skills

Education: Master’s degree student, final year or equivalent, in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Skills:

• Strong interest in space launch systems, ground systems and integration activities
• Knowledge of system integration, manufacturing or industrial verification processes is an advantage
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to review and synthesize technical documentation
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills in English
• Ability to work in a structured, multidisciplinary and collaborative environment
• Proactive mindset, attention to detail and willingness to work on operational and industrial topics

Perks & Benefits

At Latitude, we believe that building a rocket is a collective adventure, one that requires excellence, trust and a healthy work environment.

We offer a work setting designed to support both performance and well-being:

• A structured training and development plan, supporting skills development throughout your career, including technical expertise, project management, leadership and soft skills
• Financial incentives for sustainable transportation
• Meal vouchers / tickets restaurants
• Regular team and company-wide events, as well as support for employee-led initiatives
• A friendly workplace with social spaces, free tea and coffee, and Latitude merch to welcome you on board

An international and open-minded environment

Latitude is an international company, working in an English-French speaking environment.

English is essential for working at Latitude, as many of our projects, tools and interactions are international.

If you are not fully fluent yet, no worries: what matters most is your openness and willingness to improve. Language courses can be part of the journey, in French or English.

We value diversity of backgrounds, cultures and perspectives, and we believe it strengthens both our teams and our engineering.

What’s next?

Once you’ve submitted your application, including your resume and cover letter, you enter our hiring process.

• We review your profile and schedule a short call of approximately 30 minutes to understand your current situation, your motivations and expectations for this role, while outlining the next steps.
• If we’re aligned, you’ll meet with the Head of Department and a member of the HR team for an interview of approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Depending on the position, a technical test may sometimes be part of the process.
• Some roles may include a second interview with a peer and/or a C-level leader. For on-site interviews, you may also have the opportunity to meet the team and visit our facilities and factory.
• We then share our final decision and discuss together how the role, responsibilities and conditions can best match your expectations and our needs.

Our goal is to provide a supportive and respectful recruitment experience, giving you the right environment to express your skills, personality and full potential.