System Industrialisation Expert (F/M)

About Exotrail Born from a strong ambition to reach for the stars, Exotrail is a fast‑growing scale‑up founded in 2017. Its mission is to develop and commercialize propulsion systems for small satellites on a global scale. We design products focused on impact, fast delivery, and continuous improvement. Inspired by the digital world, we are firmly customer‑oriented and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. We manage risk to push boundaries and achieve results not possible within a traditional space model. We deploy every necessary resource to support the development of our products, whether in propulsion or in‑orbit services. Strengthened by an innovative mindset inherited from our early days, we are preparing to grow into an ambitious industrial company.

Job Description

We are looking for a System Industrialisation Expert at our Massy site to support rapid growth. Attached to the R&D Team , you will be responsible for providing expertise and tech, supporting advanced research, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Reviewing and approving technical documents, both internally and with suppliers and customers.
• Leading specific activities linked with industrialisation of developments done in the lab, or supporting the technical teams developing the products.
• Helping develop the technical expertise of the team through writing best practices and design guidelines.
• Being the reference for defining test plans, validation strategies, and technological roadmap related to industrialisation.
• Identifying innovative technologies or methodologies to be further studied.
• Mobilising resources for exploration of innovative technologies and methodologies.
• Representing Exotrail in seminars and forums, sharing expertise and promoting the company’s vision and capabilities.

Preferred Experience

• Education: Master’s or PhD in industrial management, production engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering.
• Experience: 10 years in industrialisation of complex systems and subsystems.
• Strong experience in production of mechanical and electrical systems, and integration and testing of complete assemblies.
• Strong experience with tools required to industrialise a product: PLM.
• Strong experience structuring a process to go from lab to production.
• Strong technical leadership in multi‑team technical meetings and high agility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in French and English (B2 minimum).
• Creativity in handling unexpected technical issues (design, assembly, etc.).

Recruitment Process

We are committed to recruiting the right people for the right job, regardless of your private background.

• Interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager: learn more about the position and our culture.
• On‑site interview with your future manager (CTO): discover your work environment and confirm shared vision and values.
• Technical interview with the team: assess your technical skills and alignment with the role.