Senior Satellite Power Systems Architect

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd.; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd. in Toulouse is seeking a Principal Electrical Architect for spacecraft power systems. You will define and maintain the electrical architecture, lead design of power electronics, and ensure performance across mission phases.

You\'ll collaborate with systems, avionics, software, and mission ops, drive trade-offs, support reviews, and contribute to design standards. English proficiency required; in‑orbit servicing or New Space experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5 to 12 years of experience in satellite electrical architecture and spacecraft power systems.
• Strong expertise in power electronics design for space applications.
• Proven experience with spacecraft electrical power systems (EPS), including battery technologies, solar arrays, and power distribution.
• Good understanding of ECSS standards and space qualification constraints.
• Experience working through full spacecraft development cycles, from concept to operations.
• Familiarity with radiation effects, derating, reliability analyses, and fault management strategies.
• Ability to lead complex technical discussions across multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Responsabilités

• Define and maintain the overall electrical architecture of satellite platforms and subsystems.
• Lead the design and integration of spacecraft power electronics, including: Power conditioning and distribution units (PCDU) Battery management systems.
• Drive technical trade‑offs between performance, mass, reliability, thermal constraints, and manufacturability.
• Support system‑level analyses including power budgets, fault tolerance, EMC/EMI compatibility, and redundancy strategies.
• Collaborate closely with systems, avionics, propulsion, software, AIT, and mission operations teams throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Define electrical interfaces and ensure subsystem compatibility and integration readiness.
• Contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR, QR, AR) and technical decision‑making.
• Support supplier selection, technical follow‑up, and equipment qualification activities.
• Participate in anomaly investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering methods, standards, and design practices.

Description du poste

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd. in Toulouse is seeking a Principal Electrical Architect for spacecraft power systems. You will define and maintain the electrical architecture, lead design of power electronics, and ensure performance across mission phases.

You\'ll collaborate with systems, avionics, software, and mission ops, drive trade-offs, support reviews, and contribute to design standards. English proficiency required; in‑orbit servicing or New Space experience a plus.