Thermal Architect [F/M]

Job Description 👨‍💻

We are looking for a Thermal Architect [F/M] to join the In-Orbit Servicing team. The main role of this person will be to lead, from architecture stage up to environmental testing, the thermal management architecture of spacevan™ satellites (transportation vehicles dedicated for small satellites and in-orbit-servicing payloads).

The current team is composed of several systems engineers and experts working on several spacevan™ platforms for LEO orbits missions and GEO orbit missions. You will work in a matrix organization, operationally linked to a platform development project team, and hierarchically linked to the mechanical and thermal engineering team.

At Exotrail, we are looking for talents willing to embrace a large scope of actions. This position requires candidates interested in developing their skills from deep technical tasks to project overview and management.

Within a team of thermal engineers, your main tasks will be:

📌 Define the thermal management system architecture of the satellite adapted to the technical and business constraints of the products

📌 Define the modular thermal interfaces that will allow the spacevan to accommodate easily a various range of clients with thermal regulation needs

📌 Lead and perform thermal analyses to validate the design and accommodation of the platform for a range of missions defined by business constraints

📌 Manage subcontractor for thermal analyses or thermal sub-systems development (MLI, Heaters, Heat Pipes, ...)

📌 Procurement all elements of the thermal management system

📌 Report progress of the thermal activities to the Project manager

📌 Participate to the tests of the satellite: sub-systems, thermal building blocks, spacecraft

📌 Support operation team during LEOP and operation of the spacevan™

📌 Participate to meetings with clients and launch providers

📌 Participate to future platform evolutions leaded by product team

Preferred Experience 💁‍♀️

Exotrail is looking for a Thermal Architect with hands-on experience on the design of complex systems, from initial design to the production and testing. Typically, the candidate worked on satellites projects and has experience in the design of structures for space applications.

The candidate has at least 7 years of experience.

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

This position is opened in our office in Toulouse (city center) or our office in Massy (15km South of Paris). Monthly travels between the two offices will be required.

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. HR Interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager: you will discover your work environment and learn more about our culture
3. Interview with the team and a founder: you can make sure that you share the same vision and values of the company.