ArianeGroup: Strategic Cost Engineering & AI-Driven Tool Modeling

Final-year engineering internship at ArianeGroup focused on the development and optimization of advanced modeling tools for cost engineering. The project involves bridging technical engineering data—such as mass, materials, and manufacturing processes—with economic performance to support decision-making for complex launcher systems. Key responsibilities include updating modeling tools, managing large industrial datasets, and ensuring high software quality through rigorous validation and documentation. A core component of the mission is the implementation of AI use cases to automate cost estimation patterns and enhance predictive modeling within a multidisciplinary, international environment.

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INTERNSHIP INSIGHT

TYPE

Global group

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COMPANY

Ariane Group

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YEAR

2026

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DURATION

6 months

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LOCATION

Les Mureaux, FRANCE

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LINK

https://ariane.group

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Context & Mission Objectives

Final-year engineering internship at ArianeGroup, focused on the development and optimization of modeling tools for cost engineering. The primary objective is to bridge the gap between technical engineering data—such as mass, materials, and manufacturing processes—and economic performance to support decision-making for complex aerospace systems.

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Modeling & Cost Engineering Methodology

The core of the mission involves managing and updating sophisticated modeling tools designed to calculate production costs. This requires a deep understanding of launcher product characteristics and the integration of new functionalities to refine cost estimation accuracy throughout the product lifecycle.

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Data Management & Software Quality

Responsibility for the end-to-end management of large engineering datasets. This includes the validation of tools and the implementation of rigorous software quality standards to ensure high reliability and ergonomics for end-users. A key focus is placed on creating comprehensive technical documentation and user manuals to sustain tool operability.

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Innovation & AI Implementation

A forward-looking component of the internship is the proposal and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) use cases. The goal is to explore how machine learning or advanced data analytics can automate cost estimation patterns and optimize the modeling of complex aerospace manufacturing variables.

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Professional Integration & Global Environment

Working within a Franco-German multidisciplinary team, this role demands high proficiency in technical English and cross-cultural collaboration. This experience validates my ability to operate in highly demanding industrial environments, combining technical modeling expertise with the strategic economic constraints of the global space industry.

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