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Robotics Intern

Toulouse, France

Job Type

Internship

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. 

  • "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 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.

About the Role

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.

Job Description

  • 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. 

What we offer

  • The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.

  • A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.

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Contact

FRANCE

 

Infinite Orbits SAS

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8 Rue des Trente Six Ponts, 31000

Toulouse

SINGAPORE

 

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd.


1 North Bridge Rd, 30 00 High Street Centre, Singapore 179094

UNITED STATES

 

Infinite Orbits Inc.

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2140 S Dupont Highway Camden, DE 19934-1249

© 2023 Infinite Orbits SAS. All rights reserved.

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