Engineering Physics 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. IO has two generations of missions

• "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 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 motivated Engineering Physics Intern to join our dynamic and international team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in building advanced satellite docking systems that are shaping the future of in-orbit services.

Job Description

The successful candidate will contribute to the research and prototyping of non-robotic (e.g. magnetic, electrostatic, etc.) satellite grasping systems for in-orbit docking missions.

• Perform a literature review and evaluate non-robotic grasping technologies.

• Collaborate with the Space Systems, GNC and Robotics team to define key requirements and architecture for application to satellite docking missions.

• Develop numerical simulation models using Matlab, Simulink and other tools.

• Design, assemble and test a breadboard solution of the selected docking method.

• Plan test campaigns with partner laboratories, such as air-bearing or robotic laboratories.

• Prepare technical documentation and ensure compliance with relevant standards.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Master's Degree in Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics engineering or equivalent higher qualification.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics engineering or equivalent higher qualification.

• Experienced in CAD software such as Solidworks or CATIA.

• Understanding of space environment constraints and effects on systems

• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and spacecraft operations

• Comfortable designing and running experiments, from concept to test results (mechanical elements, sensors, actuators, test instrumentation).

• Knowledge of multibody dynamics software, MATLAB/Simulink.

• Excellent technical writing, documentation, and presentation skills

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

• 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.

• Very good written and spoken English.

• 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.