Electronic & Electrical Architect (M/F)

About Exotrail 🚀

Space is becoming more strategic and competitive than ever. Tomorrow’s space leaders will not simply launch satellites into orbit, they will be able to move them, reposition them, extend their lifetime, and maximize their performance in space.

Since 2017, Exotrail has been developing and operating cutting-edge in-space mobility solutions for commercial, institutional, and defense customers. From our high-performance propulsion system spaceware™ to our orbital transfer vehicle spacevan™, we enable satellites to go farther, stay operational longer, and achieve more.

Today, more than 200 Exotrailers across Massy and Toulouse are working together to make space operations more efficient and sustainable.

Backed by over €75 million in funding, we are pursuing a clear mission:

Making space a sustainable frontier for future generations. 🚀

Job Description

As part of our In-Orbit Services (IoS) division, we are looking for an Electronic & Electrical Architect to lead the design, development, and validation of the electrical architecture of our Spacevan platform.

You will play a key role in defining and ensuring the consistency of the satellite's electrical systems, from Electrical Power System (EPS) architecture to PCB design, harnessing, integration, and validation activities.

Electrical Architecture & EPS Design

• Define the satellite Electrical Power System (EPS) architecture, including generation, storage, regulation, protection, and power distribution.
• Define power and data interfaces, grounding schemes, and decoupling strategies.
• Dimension and model power supplies, DC/DC converters, batteries, protections, and power distribution units.
• Contribute to power budget analyses, including worst-case, safe mode, and redundancy scenarios.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive corrective action plans related to electrical and EPS systems.

PCB & Harness Development

• Design or supervise the design of electronic boards (schematics, component selection, routing, justification files).
• Lead the development and validation of dedicated avionics boards such as EPS, PDU, or payload interface boards.
• Define and document harness architectures, wiring diagrams, and electrical integration rules.
• Ensure consistency between electrical equipment and overall system architecture.
• Support root cause analyses and corrective actions on avionics hardware.

Supplier Management, Manufacturing & Testing

• Prepare technical specifications for electrical and power equipment procurement.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors involved in PCB, harness, and electrical equipment manufacturing.
• Follow manufacturing, verification, and acceptance activities.
• Review ATP, FAT, qualification, and compliance reports.
• Validate functional, thermal, and environmental testing campaigns.

System Integration & Validation

• Define electrical integration and interface verification plans.
• Support Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) activities, including power-on procedures and endurance campaigns.
• Participate in environmental testing and electrical margin verification.
• Ensure successful integration of payloads and third-party equipment from an electrical perspective.

Project Coordination & Work Package Leadership

• Act as Work Package Leader (WPL) for electrical, EPS, and harness activities.
• Define scope, schedule, milestones, budget, deliverables, and validation strategies.
• Coordinate activities with System, Software, Propulsion, and AIT teams.
• Contribute to major project reviews such as PDR, CDR, TRR, and TRB.
• Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives across the organization.

Required Experience

• Several years of experience in electrical and electronic systems architecture.
• Strong background in power distribution systems, electronics design, and system integration.
• Experience managing complex technical developments involving multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with high-reliability or safety-critical systems.
• Previous experience in the space industry is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Electrical Power Systems (EPS): power regulation, distribution, batteries, redundancy, converters, PDUs.
• PCB design using tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or equivalent.
• Electrical simulation and analysis (SPICE, EMC, Worst Case Analysis).
• Knowledge of ECSS, MIL-STD-461, IPC, ESD, and EMC standards.
• Satellite harness and wiring design.
• Electrical integration and functional validation in aerospace or space environments.
• System engineering principles and avionics performance requirements.
• Supplier management and industrial follow-up.
• Ability to structure and lead complex multi-equipment electrical architectures.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent technical communication and documentation abilities.
• Attention to detail and traceability.
• Leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Why Join Exotrail?

Joining Exotrail means contributing to ambitious missions that are redefining space logistics and satellite operations.

You will work alongside passionate experts in a fast-growing international company at the forefront of the New Space industry, developing innovative solutions that make mobility in space more sustainable, flexible, and efficient.

What We Offer

• 🏥 Company health insurance with 70% covered by Exotrail
• 🚆 50% reimbursement of public transportation costs
• 🏡 Up to 2 days of remote work per week , depending on the position
• 👶 Enhanced maternity and paternity leave coverage with no seniority requirement
• 📚 Learning and development opportunities
• 🧘 Well-being benefits including Moka Care, dedicated conferences, and our ExoCare Program for Moments That Matter
• ⏳ 35 days of paid leave per year (Annual Leave & RTT)

Working Environment

• 📍 Offices located in the heart of Toulouse
• 🏭 Modern industrial facilities in Massy
• ☕ Free coffee, tea, and fresh fruit available on site
• 🌍 International and multicultural teams
• 🚀 Dynamic and rapidly growing space company

Quality of Life at Work

• 🎉 Team events and afterworks
• 💆 On-site osteopathy sessions on both sites
• 🤝 Collaborative and supportive work culture

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process is designed to be efficient while giving you the opportunity to meet the key stakeholders involved in the role:

• HR Interview with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your background, motivations, and career aspirations.
• Hiring Manager Interview to explore your experience, skills, and fit with the team and projects.
• Technical Interview with our experts to assess your technical knowledge and problem-solving approach.
• Final Interview to discuss the role, expectations, and answer any remaining questions.

We strive to provide feedback throughout the process and ensure a positive candidate experience.

🚀 We look forward to getting to know you and exploring how you can contribute to Exotrail's mission.