Systems Engineering Intern H/F - Infinite Orbits

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. 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.


We are seeking a motivated Systems Engineering Intern to join our dynamic and international team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in building new satellite platforms and Space rendezvous payloads that are shaping the future of in-orbit services.

Job Description

- Develop new subsystems and payloads for IO's missions.
- Work closely with the CTO and the Product Owner to finalize design trade-offs and set up the industrial consortium.
- Help the maturation toward the PDR and CDR of the spacecraft/subsystem design by identifying all the activities, analyses and simulations to be performed.
- Apply wisely the right standards to ensure the safety and reliability of the mission while keeping a new space approach.
- Track and document requirements/design changes with processes and findings.
- Help coordinate the various engineering teams in the development phase and identify gaps and inconsistencies between various designs and requirements.
- Ensure overall Sub-System alignment with project schedule, cost and performance.

Eligibility:

- Students doing a Master's degree or equivalent, specifically in the field of Autonomous systems/Aerospace/Space Engineering, currently based in France or EU citizens residing anywhere and available for a minimum of 5 to 6 months internship OR
- PhD students residing anywhere and available for a minimum of 3 months.

Requirements

- Knowledge of satellite architectures, subsystems, flight Dynamics, control systems and space environments.
- Basic knowledge of CAD Design and electronic circuit theory
- Coding skills in Matlab/Simulink
- Developed concepts for mobile systems/vehicles with regard to prototyping, autonomy, FDIR and situational awareness.
- Excellent abstraction and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Pro-activeness and ability to work in a self-directed, fast-paced and result-oriented environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

Nice to Have:

- Experience working with university satellite projects.
- Ability to write clear requirements and verification/validation methodologies.
- Communications system (Radios, antennas and link budgets).
- Interest in the space industry and NewSpace initiatives.