GNC Engineering Intern

Barcelona, Spain

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 looking for a motivated Aerospace Engineering intern to join our Rendezvous team in Barcelona. You will collaborate closely with our Toulouse office to develop and test advanced relative navigation algorithms and simulation tools for space rendezvous missions.

Job Description

• Implement optimizations to our MATLAB/Simulink-based image generation software.

• Test and validate the implementation with simulated rendezvous trajectories, lab-based images and real space images.

• Test Far-Range Relative navigation algorithms with the images generated with the MATLAB/Simulink-based software.

• Execute Monte-Carlo simulations with multiple GNC algorithms in the loop.

• Create and maintain technical documentation about the implementations made and tests performed

• Assist the integration of relative navigation algorithms in an end-to-end rendezvous simulator.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Master's degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience in GNC/AOCS systems within the aerospace sector, particularly in spacecraft or satellites, is a plus.

• Strong background in Orbital Mechanics and Control Theory.

• Knowledge of simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink.

• Knowledge of cameras and optics is a plus.

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

• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and international team environment.

• Strong communication in English and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all the team members.

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.

• Occasional trips to the company Headquarters in Toulouse.