Lead Satellite Data Handling Engineer

Infinite Orbits; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinite Orbits is seeking an Electronics and Data System Engineer to define, design, and validate the spacecraft's onboard data handling architecture for GEO missions. You will specify functional requirements for the Data Handling subsystem and ensure integration across avionics teams during all phases of Assembly, Integration, and Testing.

You will lead the definition of DHS architecture, redundancy logic, and FDIR strategies, while coordinating with AIT and Ground Segment teams to verify

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in aerospace-related field.
• 5+ years in satellite avionics or onboard data systems.
• Deep knowledge of ECSS-E-ST-70-41 (PUS) and CCSDS TM/TC.
• Experience testing DHS at unit and system level during AIT.
• Familiarity with SCOS-2000 and EGS-CC.
• Proven ability to lead technical reviews and produce interface docs.
• Strong English communication for technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Define onboard DHS architecture, including central OBC, mass memory, TM/TC interfaces, and data buses (RS-422, Ethernet, CAN).
• Specify redundancy logic and autonomous switching; maintain ICDs with onboard/external systems.
• Develop FDIR strategies and software monitoring for DHS.
• Coordinate with AIT to define/review DHS tests, TM/TC validation campaigns using EGSE/CCS, interface verification.
• Support development of test scripts for PUS service verification; lead DHS test readiness reviews and resolve anomalies during integration.
• Review supplier deliverables, test reports, and integration plans for DHS equipment.
• Validate end-to-end TM/TC data flows in simulations and hardware-in-the-loop setups.
• Interface with Ground Segment teams to validate SCOS MIBs and TM/TC logic.

Skills

Satellite avionics

5+ years experience

ECSS PUS CCSDS

Technical leadership

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace/Avionics/Embedded Electronics

Tools

SCOS-2000

EGS-CC

Job description

Infinite Orbits is seeking an Electronics and Data System Engineer to define, design, and validate the spacecraft's onboard data handling architecture for GEO missions. You will specify functional requirements for the Data Handling subsystem and ensure integration across avionics teams during all phases of Assembly, Integration, and Testing.

You will lead the definition of DHS architecture, redundancy logic, and FDIR strategies, while coordinating with AIT and Ground Segment teams to verify