Electronics 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 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 Electronics 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

• Design PCB schematics and layouts for space-borne cameras and computers

• Coordinate with suppliers to manufacture PCBs and ensure the mission requirements are met

• Perform quality assurance checks of high-end devices

• Assemble electronic components/modules onto the subsystem/system

• Space qualification of electronics including radiation analysis and tests

• Document design work, test results, and other relevant information

• Support the embedded software team with hardware related issues

• Lab work such as PCB repairs, cable assemblies, testing and installation of components.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering theory and principles such as circuit analysis and digital electronics

• Experience with schematics and PCB layout design software such as EAGLE or Altium

• Familiarity with electronic component manufacturing processes such as surface mount technology (SMT)

• Knowledge of ESD best practices and protections.

• Experience using lab equipment: multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron, microscope…

• Programming skills. Preferably in Python, low-level languages (C, C++) or hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog)

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

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.

• Students doing Masters currently based in France or EU citizens residing anywhere and available for a minimum of 5 to 6 months internship.

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

Nice to Have:

• Experience with electrical diagrams and harness design software

• Understanding of the space environment and its effects on electronics, as well as mitigation methods.

• Familiarity with different standards for electronics and space qualifications (ECSS, ESCC, QML…)

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.