Space Mechanisms Engineer: Robotic Arms & Actuation

Infinite Orbits; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Creative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Infinite Orbits, based in Toulouse, seeks a senior mechanical engineer to lead the design, development, and qualification of space mechanisms, with emphasis on robotic arms and thruster actuation systems.

You will own the full lifecycle from design to test to qualification, ensuring performance in launch and on-orbit operation across missions, in a small space robotics company environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in designing high-reliability mechanisms (space preferred).
• Proven experience delivering hardware through full lifecycle (design → test → qualification).
• Strong expertise in CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX) and analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of critical mechanisms across IO missions.
• Design robotic arm joints, end-effectors, and deployment systems.
• Define mechanism architectures and actuation strategies (electric, spring-driven, hold-down & release).
• Carry out detailed mechanical design activities (CAD, tolerance stack-ups, precision alignment).
• Lead testing and qualification campaigns (functional, vibration, thermal vacuum, life-cycle).
• Collaborate with robotics, GNC, propulsion, and systems engineering teams.

Skills

High-reliability mechanisms design

CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX)

Full hardware lifecycle delivery

Technical leadership & mentorship

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Job description

Infinite Orbits, based in Toulouse, seeks a senior mechanical engineer to lead the design, development, and qualification of space mechanisms, with emphasis on robotic arms and thruster actuation systems.

You will own the full lifecycle from design to test to qualification, ensuring performance in launch and on-orbit operation across missions, in a small space robotics company environment.