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SSA Engineering Intern

Toulouse, France

Job Type

Internship

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 nanosatellite 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 Situational Space Awareness (SSA) Intern to join our dynamic and international team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Navigation and System Engineering Departments while contributing to innovative projects that are shaping the future of in-orbit services.

Job Description

  • Analyse data from space-based sensors to survey the GEO belt.

  • Support the team in preparing technical deliverables for the customer.

  • Conduct research on sensor capacity to fulfil mission requirements.

  • Collaborate with the GNC and System Engineering teams to elaborate mission analysis.

  • Participate in mission and satellite design discussions.

  • Proceed to simulations of missions using Infinite Orbits tools (also participate in the development of these tools).

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or equivalent, specifically in the field of Aerospace/Space Engineering or related discipline.

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

  • Strong interest in optical payloads and communication subsystems.

  • Coding skills in Matlab/Simulink as well as Python.

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

  • Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

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.

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