Junior Satellite Electrical Power Engineer

Junior Satellite Electrical Power Engineer

Infinite Orbits

Toulouse, France

About the Role

The Junior Satellite Electrical Power Engineer supports the design, analysis, integration, and testing of spacecraft electrical power systems for satellite missions. This role involves working with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop reliable and efficient power architectures including solar arrays, batteries, power distribution units, and power conditioning electronics.

The position is suited for early-career engineers with foundational knowledge in electrical engineering and an interest in spacecraft systems, power electronics, and satellite operations.

Job Description

• Assist in the design and development of spacecraft electrical power subsystems (EPS).
• Support power budget development and analysis for satellite missions.
• Contribute to the selection and sizing of:
  • Solar arrays.
  • Battery systems.
  • Power converters and regulators.
  • Protection and distribution hardware.
• Perform electrical analyses including:
  • Load analysis.
  • Efficiency calculations.
  • Battery charge/discharge analysis.
  • Power margin assessments.
• Support subsystem integration, functional testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Prepare engineering documentation including:
  • Technical reports.
  • Test procedures.
  • Interface control documents.
  • Requirements verification matrices.
• Participate in design reviews and technical meetings.
• Collaborate with systems, avionics, thermal, mechanical, and AIT teams.
• Assist with anomaly investigations during integration and test phases.
• Support compliance with ECSS, NASA, or customer engineering standards.

Typical Duties and Deliverables

• Power budgets and consumption tracking.
• EPS architecture support documentation.
• Electrical interface definitions.
• Test scripts and verification reports.
• Integration support during spacecraft assembly and testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Fundamental understanding of:
  • Electrical circuits.
  • Power electronics.
  • Analog and digital electronics.
  • Embedded systems fundamentals.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis and simulation tools.
• Basic understanding of satellite subsystems and spacecraft environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Strong organizational skills.