Satellite System Architect for GEO OTV [F/M]

Job Description 👨‍💻

Exotrail is looking for a Satellite System Architect for its space transportation vehicle to geostationary orbit. The main role of this person will be to manage the development of the vehicle used to provide in-orbit transportation services.

To do so, both technical and project management skills are required as all members of the team will need to be hands-on.

The current team is composed of several engineers working on different missions of the spacedrop™ : LEO, GEO and Rendez-vous. Your role will be to lead the systems engineering team working on the evolutions of the platform developped for the GEO mission. It requires a high-level knowledge of the architecture of a satellite, a true spirit of innovation and good skills for team work.

Your main tasks will be:

📌Animate and participate in the design of the GEO spacedrop™ platform

📌Manage and perform the system engineering tasks of the project, and manage the system team

📌Follow the development of the spacecraft from inception to the launch

📌Manage subcontractors who provide technical support or equipment

You will work directly with the system team manager and the Project Manager of the GEO In-Orbit Services team.

The position is opened in both Exotrail's offices in Massy or Toulouse.

Preferred Experience 💁‍♀️

Exotrail is looking for a satellite architect with hands-on experience on all the phases of a space project. Typically, the candidate

• Must have already worked and/or led a system team on electrical satellites projects in the development, assembly, tests and operations of the satellite
• Shall have already worked on GEO satellites performing an electrical orbit raising and station keeping
• Shall have seen several phases of the project (design, assembly, test, operations)

• Shall have an experience as a system architect

• Knows how to manage technical requirements and write technical documentation

• Has already managed a technical team

A minimum experience of 7 years in a relevant position is required for this role. Ideally, the candidate has 10 years or more of experience, has the capability to take the technical lead of a team already in place and to define the development plan independently.

In addition, and as importantly, the candidate must have the following mindset:

• Interest in highly technical work
• Good project management skills
• Pragmatism, risk-taking and accountable
• Good communication skills with fluent English
• Willingness to join the dynamic, vibrant, demanding environment of a start-up

About our recruitment process 🤝

We are committed to recruiting the right people for the right job regardless of your private backround.

We meet at least three times in order to give you a better idea of what it's like to work at Exotrail:
1. Technical interview with your future manager: you will learn more about the position and the required qualifications
2. On-site interview with HR and VP: you will discover your work environment and learn more about our culture
3. Interview with a founder: you can make sure that you share the same vision and values of the company