AOCS Engineer [F/M]

Job Description 👨‍💻

Exotrail is looking for a AOCS Engineer for its space transportation vehicle. This person will be integrated in the project team for our GEO satellite mission. The responsibility will be to ensure the performance requested for the AOCS system during the mission from development to operations in space, including decommissioning of the spacecraft. You will be in interaction between Exotrail spacecraft system engineers, embedded software and space dynamics engineers and perform all tasks related to the AOCS in the spacecraft development.

The current spacevan™ team is composed of several technical spacecraft experts. You will reinforce this team and work with all members of the current team. You will integrate the AOCS team which handle the control of the spacevan™. It requires a high-level knowledge of the architecture of a satellite, a true spirit of innovation and good skills for teamwork.

Your main tasks will be:

📌 Animate and participate to the design of AOCS architecture of a spacedrop™ platform

📌 Prototyping new AOCS algorithm that fits the platform requirement

📌 Work with system and embedded software team for a good integration of the AOCS in the spacecraft.

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

📌 Interface with subcontractors who provide technical support or equipment on AOCS

Exotrail is a company in which you can have a real impact and help to develop a world leader in space mobility for tomorrow. We are constantly seeking for ways to improve, individually and as a team. We try, inspect, and adapt permanently.

You will work directly with the AOCS Team Leader and the Project Manager of a spacedrop™ mission.

This position is open in our office in Massy (15km South of Paris) or our office in Toulouse (city center).

Preferred Experience 💁‍♀️

Exotrail is looking for an AOCS engineer with hands-on experience on all the phases of a space project. Typically, the candidate worked on small satellites projects and oversaw the development, assembly and tests of the satellite from end-to-end. A minimum experience of 2 years is expected for this position, but young graduate with relevant experience can apply.

Interest or previous experience with the following are appreciated but not mandatory:

• Automation loops for spacecraft and/or control theory
• Hardware and software tests of AOCS equipment and system
• Python or Matlab/Simulink proficiency
• Spacecraft system and/or space dynamics engineering

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

• Interest in highly technical work, from the high-level requirements to the final details for manufacturing and assembly
• High autonomy and proactive attitude
• Pragmatism, risk-taking and accountable
• Good communication skills with fluent English
• Willingness to join the dynamic, vibrant, demanding environment of a start-up

Exotrail is a company in which you can have a real impact and several opportunities of career evolutions. Join us and be part of our ambition to be a world leader in space logistics solutions!


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