Junior Satellite Power Engineer — Space Systems Innovator

Junior Satellite Electrical Power 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.

"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

The Junior Satellite Electrical Power Engineer supports the design, analysis, integration, and testing of spacecraft electrical power systems for satellite missions. This role involves working with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop reliable and efficient power architectures including solar arrays, batteries, power distribution units, and power conditioning electronics.

The position is suited for early‑career engineers with foundational knowledge in electrical engineering and an interest in spacecraft systems, power electronics, and satellite operations.

Job Description

Assist in the design and development of spacecraft electrical power subsystems (EPS).

Support power budget development and analysis for satellite missions.

Contribute to the selection and sizing of:

• Battery systems
• Power converters and regulators
• Protection and distribution hardware

Perform electrical analyses including:

• Load analysis
• Efficiency calculations
• Power margin assessments

Support subsystem integration, functional testing, and troubleshooting activities.

Prepare engineering documentation including:

• Technical reports
• Test procedures
• Requirements verification matrices

Participate in design reviews and technical meetings.

Collaborate with systems, avionics, thermal, mechanical, and AIT teams.

Assist with anomaly investigations during integration and test phases.

Support compliance with ECSS, NASA, or customer engineering standards.

Typical Duties and Deliverables

• Power budgets and consumption tracking.
• Test scripts and verification reports.
• Integration support during spacecraft assembly and testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

Fundamental understanding of:

• Electrical circuits
• Analog and digital electronics
• Embedded systems fundamentals
• Familiarity with engineering analysis and simulation tools.

Basic understanding of satellite subsystems and spacecraft environments.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Strong organizational skills.

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.