Satellite Mechanical Architect — In-Orbit Systems Lead

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd.; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd. in Toulouse seeks a Senior Satellite Mechanical Architect to own the mechanical design and integration strategy for our GEO satellite platform. You will lead the mechanical architecture, deployables, and thermal interfaces, ensuring robust, launch‑readiness solutions.

You will perform and oversee FEA analyses, interact with avionics and propulsion teams for seamless integration, and manage tests from components to full spacecraft assembly while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Seven years or more of satellite mechanical and thermal design experience.
• Experience designing and integrating mechanical systems for large satellite platforms.
• Proficiency with CAD/FEA tools: NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS, NASTRAN.
• Strong understanding of launch vehicle requirements, space environment effects, and mass/cg management.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing project requirements in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead the design and development of the satellite's mechanical architecture, including structures, deployables, and thermal interfaces.
• Perform or oversee FEA modelling and analysis for structural, thermal and thermoelastic to ensure compliance with mission and launch requirements.
• Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Manage mechanical integration and test activities from component level through full spacecraft assembly.
• Manage suppliers/partners involved in design, simulation, fabrication and testing.
• Support environmental qualification testing (vibe, TVAC, shock), including test planning and data review.
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments throughout the development cycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence across the team.
• Maintain design documentation, test plans, performance reports, and ICDs.
• Stay current with propulsion technologies and space mission requirements.

Connaissances

Mechanical design expertise

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Outils

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Description du poste

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd. in Toulouse seeks a Senior Satellite Mechanical Architect to own the mechanical design and integration strategy for our GEO satellite platform. You will lead the mechanical architecture, deployables, and thermal interfaces, ensuring robust, launch‑readiness solutions.

You will perform and oversee FEA analyses, interact with avionics and propulsion teams for seamless integration, and manage tests from components to full spacecraft assembly while mentoring junior engineers.