Les missions du poste
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.
We are seeking a Robotics Intern to join our team for 6 months. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, and testing of a robotic arm system for satellite docking missions, integrating advanced control algorithms and ensuring reliable operation in space.
Le profil recherché
Tasks:
- Contribute to the development, integration and testing of the Endurance docking system which includes robotic elements such as Gripper and 6 DOF Robotic arm and vision navigation system
- Develop control algorithms for robotic arms (inverse kinematics, path planning, collision avoidance etc) and integrate with the existing software and hardware chain.
- Collaborate with the Rendez-vous GNC team to integrate pose-estimation algorithms and multi-body dynamics algorithms.
- Collaborate with the Space Systems team to integrate the docking system with the Endurance platform.
- Develop and maintain a simulation environment using Matlab Simulink and other tools.
- Plan and execute test campaigns with partners laboratories, such as air-bearing or robotic laboratories.
- Plan and execute test campaigns with the Flight Software team.
- Prepare technical documentation and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
Requirements:
- Pursuing a Master's Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Automation, Aerospace engineering or equivalent higher qualification.
- Bachelor's Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Automation, Aerospace engineering or equivalent higher qualification.
- Hands-on experience with robotic arms and real-time robotics systems.
- Strong background in robotics and in control theory.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
- Knowledge of simulation tools like Simscape (or equivalent multibody dynamics software), MATLAB/Simulink.
- Experienced in CAD software such as Solidworks or CATIA.
- Pro-activeness and ability to work in a self-directed, fast-paced and result-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- We value team spirit and problem-solving.
- Students doing Masters currently based in France or EU citizens residing anywhere and available for a minimum of 5 to 6 months internship.
- PhD students residing anywhere and available for a minimum of 3 months.
Good to have:
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience in the development of spacecraft design and operations.
- Experience in visual-servoing of a robotic arm.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 for simulation purposes.
- Knowledge of ROS.
- The French Language is a plus.