Career Opportunities in Aeronautics, Space, and Other Industrial Sectors
Varied Careers in Many Sectors
The broad range of skills and the high scientific level acquired by our ISAE-SUPAERO general engineers open up a wide range of career opportunities in many fields in Europe and around the world. Our engineering graduates also have the opportunity to pursue a doctorate.
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Immersion in a Professional Environment
The goals of our student industry placements:
- To complement the scientific and technical education of our students through the real-life application of our teaching methods
- To enable students to confront current problems faced in industry
- To introduce students to the way in which companies operate and are organised
- Facilitate students’ transition to professional life by giving them real work experience
Students on our General Engineering course are required to undertake at least two work placements:
- The 4-week work placement
- The end-of-studies work placement
Get Hands-On Experience in a Production Facility in France or Abroad!
The aim of the 4-week work placement is to give our students their first experience of working in a company. It takes place at the end of the first year of the general engineering cycle, in France or abroad.
Given the diversity of students' career plans, the content of these placements can vary: work experience, scientific and technical studies, logistics or maintenance placements, etc.
Prepare to Enter the Professional World with Major Industrial Groups, Service Companies, Startups, Research Laboratories, etc.
The end-of-studies work placement takes place in the 3rd year of the engineering cycle.
This compulsory internship lasts a minimum of 5 months and is an opportunity to put classroom knowledge into practice. It can be carried out in a company or in a research laboratory in France or abroad.
Supervised by a teacher from the Institute and a technical manager from the host organisation, our students carry out a real engineering project, which leads to the presentation of a report to a jury.
These placements, which are generally of a high technical level, give our students real responsibilities and enable them to put into practice the scientific and technical knowledge acquired during the first two years of study. These placements can be carried out in the summer for 2 months, or as a gap year between the 2nd and 3rd year.
In the 3rd year, students can take part in a work-study programme under a professional training contract signed with a company. The 3rd year student then alternates between training and work experience.
The Path to Entrepreneurship: Create Your Startup and We'll Support You!
To meet our students’ growing entrepreneurial aspirations, ISAE-SUPAERO has set up a comprehensive programme dedicated to entrepreneurship and technological innovation. Through specific training programmes, modules integrated into the curriculum and awareness-raising initiatives, our Institute encourages every student to explore and turn their innovative ideas into reality.
At the heart of the campus, the InnovSpace, an 800 m² space entirely dedicated to fabrication and prototyping, offers a unique environment in which to experiment, build, and innovate. This new-generation fab-lab, equipped with digital machine tools, 3D printers, augmented reality goggles, and project spaces, also acts as an incubator for entrepreneurial projects.
Our school supports project leaders at every stage: From the initial idea to implementation, including market research, technical feasibility, financial engineering, and legal support. Our students are supported by a solid network of partners, investors, beta testers, and potential customers.
Thanks to this personalised support programme, at ISAE-SUPAERO we encourage the emergence of startups, particularly in the deep-tech sectors of aeronautics, space, and defence. Specific grants, prizes, and support are available to reward high-impact projects and encourage talented individuals to undertake ambitious and responsible ventures.
Our Career Centre
Our Students' Springboard to the Future!
Our Career Centre at ISAE-SUPAERO supports our students throughout their studies to help them kickstart their careers and develop professional skills.
Thanks to personalised support and dedicated events, we offer them all the keys they need to succeed in their job search!
You can support the Career Centre (CCE) and the development of ISAE-SUPAERO's educational resources by making a donation to the School when you pay your Taxe d'Apprentissage. For further information and to contribute to the Institute's development, please contact us at taxeapprentissage@isae.fr.
Tailor-Made Student Support
Our Career Centre offers our students a full range of services to help them structure their career path and optimise their search for a job or work placement:
- Workshops and personalised coaching on writing CVs and cover letters and preparing for interviews,
- Mock interviews and HR advice, including on salary negotiation and career development,
- Job search platform with exclusive postings, helping students find internships, work-study contracts, and first jobs via our JobTeaser platform (over 2,500 vacancies per year),
- Monthly career corners, for open discussions with experts on market trends and career opportunities.
Events to Boost your Network
Our Career Centre organises special meetings with our partner companies and alumni to enable our students to exchange ideas, learn, and create opportunities:
- Corporate village: A not-to-be-missed event bringing together recruiters from a wide range of sectors,
- Themed conferences and HR presentations: Interactive sessions on recruitment, career development, and professional development,
- Company and alumni forums: Unique opportunities to network and benefit from inspiring feedback,
- Company speed-dating: To maximise the chances of landing an internship or a first job,
- Company visits: An immersion into the heart of major organisations to better understand their challenges and expectations.
The Career Centre: Serving Students and Recent Graduates
Through career advice and personalised support, our ISAE-SUPAERO Career Centre gives our students and recent graduates a boost in their careers, allowing them to seize the best opportunities! 🚀
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