Internship - R&D Engineer In Ai-Based Maritime Autopilot Development H/F CMA CGM

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

YOUR ROLE

You join CMA CGM's Ship R&D team, composed of around fifty experts organized by area of specialization (naval architecture, Energy Onboard, Concept Ships etc.).
You are part of the Naval Architecture team, contributing to the design of future container vessels.
You work closely with naval architecture and hydrodynamics specialists in a collaborative environment located on the 8th floor of the CMA Tower, sea-facing.
You take part in strategic projects aimed at automating the fleet and improving operational performance.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

You get familiar with the autopilot systems already installed on CMA CGM's fleet.
You understand the impact of autopilot control on vessel movements and propulsion.
You analyze interactions between rudder movements and the propulsion chain.
You integrate artificial intelligence models to enhance real-time decision-making.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

You are currently pursuing an engineering degree with a specialization in naval architecture (ENSTA Bretagne, Centrale Nantes, Southampton, EMSHIP+, etc.).

You have knowledge in naval architecture, control systems and ship propulsion

You have programming skills (Python, R); experience in AI, machine learning or predictive modeling is a plus.
You are familiar with SQL queries (a plus).
You have a fluent level of English, used for reading, writing and oral exchanges with international stakeholders.
You enjoy teamwork and demonstrate adaptability, analytical thinking, curiosity, a strong willingness to learn and great attention to detail.

Find out more about CMA CGM Group's Sustainable Development approach and net zero carbon emissions by 2050 ambition.
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