Mechanical & Thermal Subsystem Lead

About the Company

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

As Mechanical & Thermal Subsystem Lead you will act as the mechanical and thermal focal point for subsystems (electronic boxes, cameras, optical instruments, etc.).

Job Description

Internal Development

• Lead and support design, sizing, and justification activities.

• Contribute to technical trade-offs with a system-level perspective.Participate in test campaigns (thermal vacuum, vibration, etc.).

• Ensure compliance with space industry standards (ECSS or equivalent).

COTS Equipment management

• Assess and validate COTS equipment from a mechanical and thermal perspective.

• Review verification and qualification approaches (analysis, test, inspection).

• Review supplier data packages and ensure compliance with mission requirements.

Evolution

• Contribute to spacecraft-level mechanical and thermal architecture.

• Support system trade-offs impacting performance, mass, and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related field).

• Minimum 3 years of experience in satellite mechanical and thermal design.

• Experience designing and integrating mechanical systems for large satellite platforms.

• Proficiency with CAD and FEA tools (e.g., Femap, NASTRAN, CATIA, SolidWorks, Esatan, Systema).

• Good understanding of launch vehicle requirements, space environment effects, and mass/cg management.

• Demonstrated experience in thermal-mechanical interface management and structural-thermal trade-offs.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing project requirements in a dynamic environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

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.

• Competitive salary and benefits.