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.
"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 looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure supplier compliance and performance across the entire project lifecycle (from design to delivery) – in a New Space environment.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Ensure supplier quality throughout the project lifecycle, from design to delivery.
Define and monitor supplier quality gates aligned with project milestones (PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, TRB, DRB).
Monitor supplier compliance with technical and contractual requirements.
Review and validate supplier deliverables in coordination with the Delivery Manager.
Drive supplier non-conformance resolution and continuous improvement actions.
Plan and perform supplier audits and on-site visits based on risk and criticality.
Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Delivery, AIT and Product Assurance teams to ensure supplier performance.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of supplier quality processes.
The position requires occasional to frequent travel to suppliers.
Requirements
Degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, with a Systems Engineering mindset and understanding of requirements flow-down, interfaces, and V&V.
3–7 years experience in satellite product assurance, quality assurance, or AIT, ideally in New Space or traditional space projects.
Knowledge of Space industry standards (ECSS, NASA, MIL-STD), Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100), Risk Management (FMEA, AMDEC) and familiarity with configuration management and non-conformance management.
Experience in audit and evaluation methods, particularly with suppliers
Risk management, ability to adapt monitoring based on criticality assessment
Hands-on experience with inspection, workmanship verification, test witnessing, and validation of as-built configurations.
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills : Negotiation & Assertiveness, Problem-solving, Cross-functional collaboration (with Delivery Manager, Engineering, Procurement), with ability to interact with customers, suppliers, and engineering teams. Ability to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team and in an agile manner.
Fluent in English (technical level); French desirable.
Good to have:
Familiarity with quality management tools and NCR databases (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet).
Knowledge of space-sector constraints, particularly regarding the manufacturing of Hardwares in a clean environment (cleanrooms).
Fluency in French and/or experience in an international satellite project environment.
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.
Competitive salary and benefits.