Power Electronics Expert (F/M)
Exotrail
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Exotrail in Massy, France, is seeking a senior Power Electronics Expert to support rapid growth. You will join the R&D team and lead activities on power electronics for electric propulsion at satellite level.
You will review technical documents, define test plans and roadmaps, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and promote best practices while engaging with suppliers and customers. Fluent in French and English, with a Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years in power
Qualifications
- Must have Masters/PhD in electrical engineering or related field.
- 10 years in power electronics (100–1000W) for defence; space sector experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of complete power electronics system design (hardware to software).
- Experience with simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Responsibilities
- Review and approve technical documents with suppliers and customers.
- Lead activities linked to R&D on power electronics for electric propulsion at satellite level.
- Help develop team expertise through writing best practices and design guidelines.
- Define test plans, validation strategies and a technological roadmap for power electronics.
- Identify innovative technologies or methodologies and mobilise resources for exploration.
- Represent Exotrail in seminars and forums to promote the company’s capabilities.
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Space is becoming more strategic and competitive than ever. Tomorrow’s space leaders will not simply launch satellites into orbit, they will be able to move them, reposition them, extend their lifetime, and maximize their performance in space.
Space is becoming more strategic and competitive than ever. Tomorrow’s space leaders will not simply launch satellites into orbit, they will be able to move them, reposition them, extend their lifetime, and maximize their performance in space.
Since 2017, Exotrail has been developing and operating cutting-edge in-space mobility solutions for commercial, institutional, and defense customers. From our high-performance propulsion system spaceware™ to our orbital transfer vehicle spacevan™, we enable satellites to go farther, stay operational longer, and achieve more.
Today, more than 200 Exotrailers across Massy and Toulouse are working together to make space operations more efficient and sustainable.
Backed by over €75 million in funding, we are pursuing a clear mission: Making space a sustainable frontier for future generations.
We are looking for a Power Electronics Exper t at our Massy site, to support the rapid growth. Attached to the R&D Team, you will be responsible for:
- Providing expertise and tech
- Supporting advanced research
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Reviewing and approving technical documents , both generated internally and with suppliers and customers,
- Leading specific activities linked with research and development activities on power electronics applied to electric propulsion and at satellite-level,
- Help develop the technical expertise of the team through the writing of best practices and design guidelines,
- Be the reference to define test plans, validation strategies and technological roadmap on power electronics,
- Identifying innovative technologies (topologies, architectures, suppliers, …) or methodologies to be further studied,Mobilising resources for exploration of innovative technologies and methodologies,
- Representing Exotrail in seminars and forums, sharing their expertise and promoting the company’s vision and capabilities.
Education: Masters’ or PhD in electrical engineering or related field
- Experience: 10 years in power electronics (100 – 1000W) for defence systems. Experience in the space sector is ideal and appreciated.
- Strong knowledge and experience of the design of a complete power electronics system (hardware to software), including filtering.
- Software/firmware for power electronics control.
- Expertise in simulation tools (LTspice).
- Strong technical leadership in multi-team technical meetings and a high level of agility.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with colleagues and external stakeholders in French and English (B2 min).
- Creativity vs unexpected technical issues (design, assembly, …)
Joining Exotrail means contributing to ambitious missions that are redefining space logistics and satellite operations.
You will work on cutting-edge technologies supporting future space missions while collaborating with passionate experts in a fast-growing international company at the forefront of the New Space industry.
- Company health insurance with 70% covered by Exotrail
- 50% reimbursement of public transportation costs
- Up to 2 days of remote work per week, depending on the position
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave coverage with no seniority requirement
- Learning and development opportunities
- Well-being benefits including Moka Care, dedicated conferences, and our ExoCare Program for Moments That Matter
- 35 days of paid leave per year (Annual Leave & RTT)
- Modern industrial facilities in Massy
- Free coffee, tea, and fresh fruit available on site
- International and multicultural teams
- Dynamic and rapidly growing space company
- Team events and afterworks
- On-site osteopathy sessions on both sites
- Collaborative and supportive work culture
- HR Interview with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your background, motivations, and career aspirations.
- Hiring Manager Interview to explore your experience, skills, and fit with the team and projects.
- Technical Interview with our experts to assess your technical expertise and problem-solving approach.
- Final Interview to discuss the role, expectations, and answer any remaining questions.
We look forward to getting to know you and exploring how you can contribute to Exotrail's mission.
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