Systems Engineering Intern

Infinite Orbits; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinite Orbits in Toulouse, France, is seeking a motivated Systems Engineering Intern to help build new satellite platforms and rendezvous payloads shaping the future of in-orbit services.

You will work closely with the CTO and Product Owner, develop subsystems, conduct analyses and simulations for PDR/CDR, and ensure safety and reliability while applying space engineering standards in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s students in Autonomous systems/Aerospace/Space Engineering based in France or EU, 5–6 months internship.
• PhD students anywhere, 3 months minimum availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop new subsystems and payloads for IO’s missions.
• Collaborate with CTO and Product Owner on design trade-offs.
• Prepare activities and simulations for PDR/CDR.
• Apply standards to ensure safety and reliability.
• Track requirements and document changes.
• Coordinate engineering teams during development and resolve inconsistencies.
• Ensure subsystem alignment with schedule, cost, and performance.

Skills

Satellite architectures

Flight dynamics

Control systems

CAD design

Matlab/Simulink

Autonomy concepts

Problem solving

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Autonomous systems/Aerospace/Space Engineering

PhD student

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 Rendezvous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution. Our key projects include

\"Orbit Guard\" a Smallsat capable of monitoring objects in GEO orbit, and \"Endurance\" a docking service extending customer satellites' lifespans by 5 years.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Systems Engineering Intern to join our dynamic and international team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in building new satellite platforms and Space rendezvous payloads that are shaping the future of in-orbit services.

Job Description

• Develop new subsystems and payloads for IO’s missions.

• Work closely with the CTO and the Product Owner to finalize design trade-offs and set up the industrial consortium.

• Help the maturation toward the PDR and CDR of the spacecraft/subsystem design by identifying all the activities, analyses and simulations to be performed.

• Apply wisely the right standards to ensure the safety and reliability of the mission while keeping a new space approach.

• Track and document requirements/design changes with processes and findings.

• Help coordinate the various engineering teams in the development phase and identify gaps and inconsistencies between various designs and requirements.

• Ensure overall Sub-System alignment with project schedule, cost and performance.

Requirements

• Eligibility:

  • Students doing a Master’s degree or equivalent, specifically in the field of Autonomous systems/Aerospace/Space Engineering, currently based in France or EU citizens residing anywhere and available for a minimum of 5 to 6 months internship OR

  • PhD students residing anywhere and available for a minimum of 3 months.

• Knowledge of satellite architectures, subsystems, flight Dynamics, control systems and space environments.

• Basic knowledge of CAD Design and electronic circuit theory

• Coding skills in Matlab/Simulink

• Developed concepts for mobile systems/vehicles with regard to prototyping, autonomy, FDIR and situational awareness.

• Excellent abstraction and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Pro-activeness and ability to work in a self-directed, fast-paced and result-oriented environment.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with university satellite projects.

• Ability to write clear requirements and verification/validation methodologies.

• Communications system (Radios, antennas and link budgets).

• Interest in the space industry and NewSpace initiatives.

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.