Internship 2026 - FPGA Design & Integration

HYPRSPACE
POWERING AEROSPACE FUTURE WITH THE NEXTGEN PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY

At HyPrSpace, our mission is clear: to make advanced propulsion technology affordable and accessible for a wide array of applications, from civilian to defense. With our pioneering hybrid rocket engine, we're introducing a new era of aerospace capabilitiesà—more efficient, cost-effective, safer, and sustainable.

Joining us :

Join the adventure at HyPrSpace, where innovation, collaboration, and humor blend to create groundbreaking advancements in space propulsion.

As part of the #SpaceBakers team, you’ll contribute to a unique, patented technological leap, embarking on the full lifecycle development of a launch vehicle. Immerse yourself in an environment that prioritizes a "test and learn" philosophy, ensuring your ideas not only take flight but soar.

At HyPrSpace, your work directly impacts our trajectory towards success, offering rapid skill development in an iterative, hands-on approach.

Enjoy competitive compensation and flexible working conditions, all within the vibrant surroundings of Bordeaux, a nexus of culture, viniculture, and coastal life !

Role overview :

As a FPGA Design intern at HyPrSpace, you will contribute to the development and integration of SoC-FPGA IPs for the onboard computer (OBC) of our next rocket. Your mission will be to identify, develop, and test FPGA functionalities that meet the avionics system requirements and safety standards.

Your key responsibilities :

As part of your internship and in direct connection with your academic training, you will be involved in the following missions :

At a System level, you will analyze specifications and select FPGA IPs that fulfill key functionalities aligned with SIL2 safety recommendations.
At a Design level, you will develop and integrate custom and commercial IPs into our SoC-FPGA architecture.
You will validate FPGA functionalities using our hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) avionic test bench.
Collaborate with Avionic team to ensure seamless integration into the onboard computer.

Internship Details :

Duration : 6 months
Start Date : January – April
Work Schedule : Full time
Location : On-site, Le Haillan, 33185, France

Who we are looking for :

Currently pursuing a 3rd year engineering degree or 2nd year Master’s in Electronics, with a focus on Digital IC Design.
Knowledge of RTL coding and VHDL test-bench development.
Understanding of the FPGA/SoC design flow.
Familiarity with development tools such as Libero, Quartus, etc.
Experience with FPGA/SoC development boards (academic projects or previous internships).
Comfortable with scripting (TCL, Python, …) and version control (Git).
Autonomous and proactive mindset — test & learn !

What We Offer :

In return for your expertise and dedication, we're offering :

The opportunity to shape FPGA systems for our launcher’s onboard computer.
Hands-on experience with real hardware and safety-critical systems.
Mentorship from experienced engineers in a dynamic startup environment.
Professional growth and development within our avionics team.

Apply!

HyPrSpace is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Our selection process is based on competencies requirements for positions only. If you are eager to make a significant impact, come as you are, we want to hear from you