Exotrail

About the Company

We are an end-to-end space mobility operator.

Exotrail is a #space company which designs, develops, and operate #mobility solutions for an agile space. Our mission is to deliver mobility solutions for an efficient & sustainable space.
Thanks to this, a new world of telecommunication, Earth observation and space exploration will arise. Our mobility solutions range from highly flexible high-thrust propulsion systems for small satellites (spaceware™), mission simulation and operation software (spacestudio™ & spacetower™), and orbital transfer vehicles (spacevan™).

Exotrail has been incorporated in 2017 and has secured since then over 75M€ from prestigious Venture Capital funds and public grants. Our team consists of +150 people who are passionate about disrupting the space industry. We operate out of two locations: Toulouse and Massy (suburb of Paris) in France.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Exotrail

Job Title

Power Electronics Engineer [F/H]

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Power Electronics Engineer to join the Propulsion team. Our team is composed of experienced professionals in plasma physics, mechanics, material science, electronics, fluidics. You will be responsible for carrying out the design, prototyping and testing of the power electronics of our propulsion system as well as our test setups. You will integrate the expertise with other electronics engineers.

Your Main Tasks Will Be

To design the power electronic sub-system and its interfaces considering the system constraints.
To perform tests on prototypes and engineering units you coinceived.
To be involved in qualification testings of eletronics.
To be the point of contact of the electrical design for different systems and/or sub-systems. This includes assuring the compatibility with other sub-systems, the writing of the Electrical Interface Control Documents and other documents required for hardware qualification or project purposes.
To contribute to the harmonization between electronics hardware and software.

You will join the Technology Team and will report to the Head of Technology, which in turn, reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Preferred Experience

Exotrail is looking for a power electronics engineer with hands-on experience on the design of electronics, from initial design to the production and testing. Typically, the candidate worked on satellites projects and has experience in the design of electronics for space applications.

The Candidate Must Have The Following Skills/background

More than 5 years experience in power electronics.
Knowledge of DC/DC converters and other topologies.
Knowledge of software for electronics design, such as Altium, KiCad, LTSpice.
Knowledge of communication protocols for satellite applications (such as SPI, CAN, RS485)
Good communication skills in English, written and spoken.
Autonomous, rigorous, and detailed oriented.
Diplomatic, a good communicator and responsive.
Curious, proactive in your activities and a source of proposals on the subjects which you are responsible of.
Motivated, able to adapt quickly within a young and very ambitious team, and you have shown a real interest in the field of space.
Pragmatism, risk-taking and accountable.

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

Technical interview with your future manager: You will learn more about the position and the required qualifications
Interview with HR and VP: You will discover our work environment and learn more about our culture
On-site interview with the team: You will meet your future colleagues and make sure that you share the same vision and values of the company.

Massy, France

On site

30-03-2025