Mechanical Architect H/F - 31

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.


As the Satellite Mechanical Architect, you will own the mechanical design and integration strategy for our GEO satellite platform. This senior-level role requires deep technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and a hands-on approach. You'll work across disciplines to architect mechanical systems that are robust, efficient, and tailored for the unique challenges of an in-orbit servicing mission.

Job Description

- Lead the design and development of the satellite's mechanical architecture, including structures, deployables, and thermal interfaces.
- Perform or oversee FEA modelling and analysis for structural, thermal and thermoelastic to ensure compliance with mission and launch requirements.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams, including avionics, propulsion, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration to ensure seamless integration.
- Manage mechanical integration and test activities from component-level through full spacecraft assembly.
- Manage suppliers/partners involved in design, simulation, fabrication and testing.
- Support environmental qualification testing (vibe, TVAC, shock), including test planning and data review.
- Participate in design reviews and risk assessments throughout the development cycle.
- Manage and provide mentorship to junior engineers and foster technical excellence across the team.
- Responsible for maintaining documentation, including design specifications, test plans, performance reports. and ICDs.
- Stay current with the latest advancements in propulsion technologies and space mission requirements, and apply this knowledge to ongoing and future projects.