About this role
About HyLight:
HyLight’s mission is to help society become more resilient to climate change by improving the observation and inspection of infrastructure. HyLight designs and operates next-generation airships for aerial inspections. Our aircraft collect LiDAR, imagery, and methane data to help utilities and infrastructure operators inspect their networks more efficiently and sustainably.
Our activities include:
Detecting methane leaks from gas infrastructures (4% of global GHG emissions)
Inspecting power lines to prevent outages and wildfires
By 2030, we aim to become the global leader in aerial monitoring.
In just 3 years, we have pushed the realm of possibilities: as we have:
Developed 8 iterations of the HyLighter
Logged over 200 flight hours
Secured our first inspection contracts with Europe’s largest infrastructure operators
Joined the world’s top startup accelerator, Y Combinator
Raised €6 millions
HyLight is aiming for a diverse and included team, if your profile doesn't fit all the description but you can bring a diverse point of view, push it forward, it will be highly appreciated.
We’re well-funded and backed by top investors, providing the resources you wish you had when building your own business. We don’t care about traditional roles or titles - just that you’re smart, proactive, and bring the same founder-level ownership and drive to help us build something massive.
Job Summary:
As a Talent Acquisition Intern, you’ll support HyLight’s hiring efforts during an exciting phase of growth. Working closely with our People team and hiring managers, you’ll help attract exceptional talent while ensuring a smooth and engaging candidate experience from application to onboarding.
This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in startup recruiting, employer branding, and talent operations while contributing to the growth of a fast-scaling climate tech company.
Your Mission
Support the coordination of interviews across multiple teams and calendars.
Be a key point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive and professional experience.
Publish and maintain job postings across recruiting platforms.
Keep our applicant tracking system (ATS) organized and up to date.
Help source promising candidates through LinkedIn and other talent channels.
Screen applications and support initial candidate outreach.
Assist hiring managers with interview logistics and collecting structured feedback.
Support onboarding preparation for new team members.
Help track recruitment metrics and identify opportunities to improve our hiring processes.
Contribute to employer branding initiatives, campus recruitment, and recruiting events when relevant.
Who We're Looking For
You are...
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
Looking for a 3–6 month internship starting in September.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced startup environment.
Comfortable communicating with candidates and internal stakeholders.
Passionate about people, recruitment, and building great teams.
Fluent in both English and French (professional proficiency).
Nice to Have
Previous internship or student experience in HR, recruitment, people operations, or administration.
Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, or modern collaboration tools.
Interest in startups, climate tech, aerospace, or deep tech.
Experience with student associations, campus events, or employer branding initiatives.
What You'll Learn
During your internship, you'll gain practical experience in:
End-to-end recruitment processes in a high-growth startup.
Candidate sourcing and talent engagement.
Recruitment operations and ATS management.
Employer branding and candidate experience.
Working closely with hiring managers across engineering, operations, and business teams.
You'll leave with a solid foundation in Talent Acquisition and firsthand experience scaling teams in one of Europe's most ambitious climate tech startups.
What We Offer
100% reimbursement of public transport pass (Navigo) or €800/year for sustainable commuting
Bike provided for commuting
Free lunch
Bi-annual offsite trips with the whole team
Excellent work environment: international team, team events, beautiful offices on a former airbase
Why You Should Join:
Founder Mentality: We value extreme ownership and want people who think like founders, fast decision makers, natural problem solvers, and executers.
Ground Floor Opportunity: You’ll be helping to shape and grow a revolutionary company with the resources to back it.
Impact & Speed: Work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will have immediate, tangible effects on the company’s success.
Interview Process:
Introductory phone call (20-30 min)
On-site meeting with the team (3-4h)
Location:
Office : Base 217, Brétigny-sur-Orge, accessible via RER C.
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