ALEX AQUIETA NUÑEZ ECUADOR Systems Engineering I chose ISAE-SUPAERO since it appears to me as the most prestigious and well-known university in Europe for aerospace academic and research programs. Personally, I had the dream to come to France a long time ago and I applied for the MAE, attracted by the opportunity to obtain a scholarship to cover my studies (which I succeeded!) In my opinion, the most valuable strength of the program is firstly the provided link between the institute and industry. Having the chance to be trained by experienced professionals from the aerospace industry gives an incredible advantage at the time of looking for some practical solutions instead of only theoretical analysis, plus this link eases your job search upon completion of your studies. The multicultural environment within this program is another very enriching asset and finally, the well-equipped facilities when it comes to putting knowledge into practice (laboratories, wind tunnels, etc.). Willing to complement the technical knowledge acquired during my academic training with a managerial perspective and to acquire a global vision of business within the aerospace industry, I carried out my internship at Expleo, an engineering consulting company. I worked in the field of project management support. In 2023 I amworking as a Project Manager at Expleo group, subcontracted by Airbus Defence & Space, in charge of managing and delivering activities within the scope of Space and Connected Intelligence. Thanks to my academic training and experience, I perform a key role, liaising between the technical team and the business direction. In the future, I plan to continue to focus on the management side of the industry. BENEDETTA PELI ITALY Space Systems I had already had some international experience before and that had really made me grow as a person and human being. I hence wanted to take my years in the master’s program to not only grow academically and earn a new degree in an amazing school, but to also take the opportunity to participate in an international environment. The school has a great reputation, my views aligned with the school’s views and objectives from both the personal and professional standpoints, so it was the best choice for me. And, I could also learn French thanks to the courses offered by ISAE-SUPAERO, which is a great plus. The master’s degree is international, so you meet people from all around the world and with all the possible experiences, it enriches you personally and professionally. The professors are very nice and skilled: having someone from the industry teaching you is incredible because you not only see the academic usefulness of what you are studying, you see it in practice too. The institute’s strong link with industry and its reputation make you a great candidate in the eyes of future employers. Finally, the research project gives you an insight into research and allows you to make an informed choice on how you want to continue your future career. I did my final semester internship in Thales Alenia Space France in Cannes for six months; it was an amazing experience. I worked in the «Département avant projets satellite», the future satellites department, where the initial phases of future projects are put into place. My aimwas the conception and preliminary design of a reusable on orbit servicing spacecraft. Being able to put into practice what I had learned just a few weeks before was very satisfying and fulfilling. During this internship I learned a lot and it was the perfect way to finish the master’s, since it put me into the job market and the professional industry even before finishing my studies, enriching my CV and my professional experience. I am currently employed by OHB SystemAG in Bremen; Germany and I work as a system engineer for Earth Observation Satellites. / 17 /
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