Electronics Engineering Intern

Infinite Orbits; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Infinite Orbits in Toulouse, France, seeks an Electronics Engineering Intern to help design space-grade PCBs and test equipment for in‑orbit services. You will work on board-level electronics, radiation considerations, and lab testing, while collaborating with an international team.

You will gain hands‑on experience building satellite platforms and rendezvous payloads, with exposure to hardware and embedded software teams in a dynamic space tech environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering theory and principles such as circuit analysis and digital electronics.
• Experience with schematics and PCB layout design software such as EAGLE or Altium.
• Familiarity with electronic component manufacturing processes such as SMT.
• Knowledge of ESD best practices and protections.
• Experience using lab equipment: multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron, microscope…
• Programming skills. Preferably in Python, low‑level languages (C, C++) or hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog).
• Excellent abstraction & problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.
• Students doing Masters currently based in France or EU citizens residing anywhere and available for a minimum of 5 to 6 months internship.
• PhD students residing anywhere and available for a minimum of 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Design PCB schematics and layouts for space-borne cameras and computers.
• Coordinate with suppliers to manufacture PCBs and ensure the mission requirements are met.
• Perform quality assurance checks of high-end devices.
• Assemble electronic components/modules onto the subsystem/system.
• Space qualification of electronics including radiation analysis and tests.
• Document design work, test results, and other relevant information.
• Support the embedded software team with hardware related issues.
• Lab work such as PCB repairs, cable assemblies, testing and installation of components.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Digital electronics

PCB design

Lab equipment usage

Programming (Python)

C/C++ / HDL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

EAGLE

Altium

Schematic capture

Job description

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 Rendezvous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. Our key projects include

"Orbit Guard" a Smallsat capable of monitoring objects in GEO orbit, and "Endurance" a docking service extending customer satellites' lifespans by 5 years.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Electronics 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

• Design PCB schematics and layouts for space-borne cameras and computers

• Coordinate with suppliers to manufacture PCBs and ensure the mission requirements are met

• Perform quality assurance checks of high-end devices

• Assemble electronic components/modules onto the subsystem/system

• Space qualification of electronics including radiation analysis and tests

• Document design work, test results, and other relevant information

• Support the embedded software team with hardware related issues

• Lab work such as PCB repairs, cable assemblies, testing and installation of components.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering theory and principles such as circuit analysis and digital electronics

• Experience with schematics and PCB layout design software such as EAGLE or Altium

• Familiarity with electronic component manufacturing processes such as surface mount technology (SMT)

• Knowledge of ESD best practices and protections.

• Experience using lab equipment: multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron, microscope…

• Programming skills. Preferably in Python, low‑level languages (C, C++) or hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog)

• Excellent abstraction & problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

• Students doing Masters currently based in France or EU citizens residing anywhere and available for a minimum of 5 to 6 months internship.

• PhD students residing anywhere and available for a minimum of 3 months.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with electrical diagrams and harness design software

• Understanding of the space environment and its effects on electronics, as well as mitigation methods.

• Familiarity with different standards for electronics and space qualifications (ECSS, ESCC, QML…)

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.