Robotics 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 Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution.

• "Orbit Guard" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO. Our first, OG-1 was launched on 1 May 2023, the second is launching in 2025 and the third launching in 2026.

• Endurance" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

About the Role

We are seeking a Robotics Intern to join our team for 6 months. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, and testing of a robotic arm system for satellite docking missions, integrating advanced control algorithms and ensuring reliable operation in space.

Job Description

• Contribute to the development, integration and testing of the Endurance docking system which includes robotic elements such as Gripper and 6 DOF Robotic arm and vision navigation system

• Develop control algorithms for robotic arms (inverse kinematics, path planning, collision avoidance etc) and integrate with the existing software and hardware chain.

• Collaborate with the Rendez-vous GNC team to integrate pose-estimation algorithms and multi-body dynamics algorithms.

• Collaborate with the Space Systems team to integrate the docking system with the Endurance platform.

• Develop and maintain a simulation environment using Matlab Simulink and other tools.

• Plan and execute test campaigns with partners laboratories, such as air-bearing or robotic laboratories.

• Plan and execute test campaigns with the Flight Software team.

• Prepare technical documentation and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Master's Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Automation, Aerospace engineering or equivalent higher qualification.

• Bachelor's Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Automation, Aerospace engineering or equivalent higher qualification.

• Hands-on experience with robotic arms and real-time robotics systems.

• Strong background in robotics and in control theory.

• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.

• Knowledge of simulation tools like Simscape (or equivalent multibody dynamics software), MATLAB/Simulink.

• Experienced in CAD software such as Solidworks or CATIA.

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

• Excellent communication skills.

• We value team spirit and problem-solving.

• 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.

Good to have:

• Master's degree in a related field.

• Experience in the development of spacecraft design and operations.

• Experience in visual-servoing of a robotic arm.

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 for simulation purposes.

• Knowledge of ROS.

• The French Language is a plus.

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.