Internship: Flight software development on satellite onboard computer (F/M)

Duration of the internship/availability : 6 months (ideally from April 2024)

Location: Massy (91), France.

Job Description 👨‍💻

Exotrail is continuing its journey by expanding its in-orbit services with offers such as rendezvous operations, refueling, in-space transportation, end-of-life management. In this context, we are already preparing the next generation of our spacevan™ vehicle.

To support this growth, we are looking for a motivated and talented individual to join our Flight Software Department as a Trainee in our headquarters in Massy. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in embedded software development, working alongside experienced engineers on a real project.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Flight Software Team.
• Decide on a shortlist of candidate application frameworks (NASA cFS, NASA F Prime, others).
• Analyze and benchmark the selected frameworks and decide on the most adequate framework.
• Port the framework of choice on one of our onboard computers.
• Integrate some Exotrail flight software components in the framework of choice.
• Demonstrate the concept to our team of engineers.

Benefits:

You will be joining a dynamic and motivated team based in our headquarters in Massy. Exotrail will offer you:

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge embedded technologies.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
• Opportunity to work on real-world projects with tangible impact.
• Competitive internship stipend.

Preferred Experience 💁‍♀️

To complete this internship, Exotrail is looking for an engineer pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Space Engineering.

Interest or previous experience in the following areas are necessary:

• Strong familiarity with embedded systems concepts and programming languages such as C/C++.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with embedded software development tools (e.g., compilers, debuggers).
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN).
• Spacecraft system engineering is a plus.

On a personal level, you can demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Friendly attitude and team spirit.
• Willingness to work in a changing and challenging environment.

About our recruitment process 🤝

We are committed to recruiting the right people for the right job regardless of your private background. Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their interest.

We will meet at least twice to give you a better idea of what it's like to work at Exotrail:

1. Interview with your future mentor: you will learn more about the internship and the required qualifications.
2. Interview with one of our managers: you will learn more about Exotrail’s value and vision.