Electrical Architect and Systems Engineer

Electrical Architect and Systems Engineer

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing

the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own

Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. IO

has two generations of missions

"Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in

GEO. Our first, OG-1 was launched on 1 May 2023, the second is launching in

2025 and the third third launching in 2026.

"Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom

satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

About the Role

To complete our dynamic and international team, we are looking for a profile of an experienced Avionics architect and systems engineer!

Job Description

Build overall system architectures (power, data, RF)

Owner of link budgets

Understand design drivers and carry out trade-offs to build the spacecraft

system-level design that includes a selection of concepts for bus voltage, power

generation, storage and distribution, latch-up protection and redundancy.

Select heaters, temperature sensors, motor drivers and data acquisition systems for

the same.

Work with subsystem suppliers at all phases - searching, vetting, RFI/ RFP, SoW

definition, negotiation, monitoring and reviewing.

Build and manage the electronics AIV methodology with associated hardware,

including harnesses, adapter boards, check-out panels, GSE design, manufacturing,

and testing.

Select appropriate new space standards for carrying out quality and reliability

control, including derating analysis, qualification and acceptance.

Assist in developing flight software at the application level.

Develop module-level verification plan (A,I,R,T) and carry out verification for 3rd

party and in-house developed electronics modules.

Assist in designing electronics for IO's RdV sensors and computers, including selection

of components, PCB designing and production, assembly and end-to-end testing.

Design radiation test campaigns if needed.

Assist in building FDIR strategy by understanding fault modes of all electronics

modules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, electronics or electrical Engineering or equivalent

higher qualification.

7+ years of relevant experience in working with satellite design, manufacturing and

testing.

Strong experience in systems engineering

Strong experience in AIV

Knowledgeable in GNC

Experience in working with satellites electronics systems such as power systems

(such as solar panels, PCDU, batteries), Communications systems (RF hardware,

SDR, antennas), flatsats and GSE.

Have a good understanding of various modulation, encryption and CCSDS

standards, PUS packets.

Pro-activeness and ability to work in a self-directed, fast-paced and

result-oriented environment.

Organised profile.

We value team spirit and problem-solving.

Good to have:

Master's degree in embedded, electrical, electronics, software or mechatronics

field.

Knowledge of PCB design software such as Altum

Knowledge of CAD design software such as Onshape, CATIA or Solidworks

Experience with GNU radio, RF test equipment

Coding abilities in python and C

The French Language is a plus.

What we offer

The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.

A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.