Senior Satellite Avionics & EPS Engineer

Eutelsat; Friauville; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat is seeking a Satellite Avionics / Electrical Power Supply Engineer (IRIS2) to lead EPS topics across development, integration, and in-orbit activities. You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure the power subsystem meets mission requirements.

The role reports to the Space Engineering Directorate and is based in France with multiple site options. You will assess, test, and validate EPS architectures, participate in reviews, and help guide future programmes

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in Space Engineering or a relevant technical field.
• At least 10 years of experience in satellite engineering with expertise in satellite electrical power supply.
• Excellent understanding of spacecraft design, manufacture, assembly, integration, test and operation.
• Experience in international space projects and in industrial customer/supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assess the adequacy of the satellite electrical power supply architecture with respect to mission and operation requirements.
• Monitor design, development, build, integration and test of EPS subsystems from equipment to system level.
• Perform on-site review of EPS test results including launch campaigns when required.
• Represent Eutelsat at technical meetings and reviews to ensure proper flown-down requirements and performance compliance.
• Keep team and project stakeholders informed about progress and issues.
• Assist in reviewing flight operations procedures for EPS management and in-orbit anomaly investigations.
• Provide EPS engineering expertise as required.
• Stay abreast of technology and evaluate proposals for future programmes.

Skills

English language

Team collaboration

Proactive work style

Project coordination

Education

Master or PhD in Space Engineering

Tools

Solar array technology

Battery technologies

Electromagnetic compatibility

Job description

Eutelsat is seeking a Satellite Avionics / Electrical Power Supply Engineer (IRIS2) to lead EPS topics across development, integration, and in-orbit activities. You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure the power subsystem meets mission requirements.

The role reports to the Space Engineering Directorate and is based in France with multiple site options. You will assess, test, and validate EPS architectures, participate in reviews, and help guide future programmes