Satellite Harness Engineer

Infinite Orbits; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Creative and innovative work环境

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Infinite Orbits, based in Toulouse, seeks a Satellite Harness Engineer for GEO missions. You will define, design, and validate the satellite electrical harness, creating wire lists, layouts, and routing strategies to ensure full integration.

Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and systems teams, you will verify compliance with space standards (NASA/ESA/MIL-specs), perform analysis and testing, and produce manufacturing drawings and testing procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5 Years Experience with wiring/harness design in aerospace or high-reliability industries.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-1553, or ECSS.
• Proficiency in CAD such as Solid Works and Catia.
• Strong understanding of signal transmission and power distribution, EMI/EMC mitigation, and connector technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Create wire lists, electrical harness layouts and schematics for Endurance satellites; Define wire routing, connector selection, shielding, and grounding strategies; Use CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks) for harness routing and layout.
• Subcontract Management: Work with a harness supplier in a technical capacity to ensure the timely delivery of the harness.
• Integration: Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to ensure proper fit and function; Support installation of harnesses into satellite structures.
• Analysis & Validation: Perform electrical and mechanical analysis (signal integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal, vibration); Verify compliance with space standards (NASA, ESA, MIL-specs).
• Testing: Develop and execute test plans (continuity, insulation resistance, high-voltage testing); Troubleshoot faults and implement corrective actions.
• Documentation: Produce detailed manufacturing drawings, wiring lists, and test procedures; Maintain configuration control and traceability.

Skills

Harness design

Signal integrity

EMI/EMC mitigation

Connector & cables

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

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 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.

• "Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

About the Role

As a SatelliteHarness Engineerfor Infinite Orbits’ GEO satellite missions, you will define, design, and validate the satellite harness, ensuring proper functionality. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a robust satellite harness that connects all electric components on a high-performance GEO Satellite. You will ensure full integration. and verification of the satellite harness throughout Assembly, Integration, and Testing phases.

Job Description

• Design & Development

  • Create wire lists, electrical harness layouts and schematics for Endurance satellites

  • Define wire routing, connector selection, shielding, and grounding strategies

  • Use CAD tools (like CATIA, SolidWorks) for harness routing and layout

• Subcontract Management

  • Work with a harness supplier in a technical capacity to ensure the timely delivery of the harness

• Integration

  • Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to ensure proper fit and function

  • Support installation of harnesses into satellite structures

• Analysis & Validation

  • Perform electrical and mechanical analysis (signal integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal, vibration)

  • Verify compliance with space standards (e.g., NASA, ESA, MIL-specs)

• Testing

  • Develop and execute test plans (continuity, insulation resistance, high-voltage testing)

  • Troubleshoot faults and implement corrective actions

• Documentation

  • Produce detailed manufacturing drawings, wiring lists, and test procedures

  • Maintain configuration control and traceability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

• 5 Years Experience with wiring/harness design in aerospace or high-reliability industries.

• Familiarity with standards like IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-1553, or ECSS.

• Proficiency in CAD such as Solid Works and Catia.

• Strong understanding of:

  • Signal transmission and power distribution.

  • EMI/EMC mitigation.

  • Connector and cable technologies.

Preferred experience:

• Work on satellites, spacecraft, or avionics systems.

• Cleanroom assembly experience.

• Knowledge of space environment constraints (radiation, vacuum, thermal extremes).

Key Traits

• High attention to detail (small wiring errors can cause mission failure).

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams.

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.

• Competitive salary and benefits.