Orbital Vehicle System Engineer

MaiaSpace; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A European space tech company is seeking an experienced System Engineer for their Colibri orbital vehicle project. This role involves functional analysis, architecture definition, and collaboration with subsystem leads, aiming to revolutionize space mobility. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in aerospace engineering and be proficient in both French and English. The office is located in La Défense, Paris, providing a dynamic and engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Aeronautics & Space Engineering.
• Experience in spacecraft system engineering.
• Strong expertise in satellite mechanical and thermal architecture or robotics.

Responsabilités

• Perform functional analysis and system trade-offs.
• Lead the definition of end-to-end preliminary architecture.
• Collaborate with subsystem leads for platform integration.
• Participate in the incremental development roadmap of Colibri.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Autonomy

Problem-solving

Communication

Innovative thinking

Formation

Degree in Aeronautics & Space Engineering

Outils

Agile methodologies

Description du poste

MaiaSpace is a European space tech company focused on designing, manufacturing, and operating sustainable solutions for space mobility. We believe that access to space is crucial for a better and more sustainable life on Earth, tackling challenges such as climate change, resource management, connectivity, and data. Our goal is to develop a cost-effective, reusable mini-launch vehicle by 2026, along with an orbital vehicle that provides in-space services like inspection and active debris removal. MaiaSpace aims to be the first end-to-end space mobility company to actively remove debris after satellite deployment, with the vision that "Each time we fly, we clean."

Active debris removal is essential for European institutional actors like CNES, ESA, and the European Commission to prevent Kessler syndrome. Recent missions such as ESA's CAT and ERASE highlight the complexity of these tasks, requiring the best talents to address these challenges and promote sustainable space operations.

Orbital Vehicle System Engineer

We are seeking a system engineer to join our agile, multidisciplinary team working on the MaiaSpace Colibri orbital vehicle. This vehicle has multiple roles:

• Initially serving as a kickstage (third stage of a launcher) to enhance performance and injection flexibility.

• Adding functionalities for multi-plane constellation deployments and in-orbit services, including active debris removal. The vehicle is at the intersection of a launcher and a satellite.We need you here!

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Performing functional analysis, system trade-offs, CONOPS definition, design synthesis, and architecture selection based on mission requirements, performance, and risk.

• Leading the definition of the end-to-end preliminary architecture, covering structures, power, thermal, propulsion, avionics, attitude control, and data handling.

• Collaborating with subsystem leads to ensure proper integration and compatibility of all platform elements.

• Participating in the incremental development roadmap of Colibri, including ground and flight demonstrations, with flights expected 5 to 10 times annually from 2027.

• Identifying and evaluating new technologies for platform evolution.

• Contributing to short-term hiring plans.

• Fostering strategic technology partnerships and engaging with customers.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Aeronautics & Space Engineering (+5 years post-Baccalaureate) with at least 10 years of experience.

• Experience in spacecraft system engineering.

• Strong expertise in at least one of these areas: satellite mechanical and thermal architecture, robotics, guidance navigation and control, attitude and orbit control systems, visual navigation, operations, or orbital mechanics.

• Ability to work in a team and adapt to a start-up environment.

• Autonomy, rigor, good communication skills, proactive problem-solving, solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to propose innovative ideas.

Working at MaiaSpace:

• Join a friendly, multidisciplinary team following Agile and Scrum methodologies. Roles may evolve with varied assignments and challenges. Hands-on work with close contact to the final product.

• Values include openness, transparency, pragmatism, results orientation, respect, humility, reactivity, autonomy, and passion for technical excellence.

• The new office is located in La Défense, within Europe’s largest business district, with easy access to public transport.

Proficiency in both French and English, written and spoken, is required.