Responsable Sous Système Électronique - Electronics Module Leader H/F 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. 🚀

We are looking for an Electronics Module Leader to join our team in Massy.

As part of our Propulsion organization, you will be responsible for leading the development and lifecycle of key electronics products, with a focus on the Thruster Control Unit (TCU) and the Electrical Demonstration Unit (EDU).

Combining strong technical expertise with project leadership, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful product development, industrialization, and delivery while meeting quality, schedule, and budget objectives.

This position also includes operational management responsibilities and close collaboration with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams.

Your Main Missions

Development Project Leadership

You will be responsible for driving the development of the TCU and EDU throughout their lifecycle.

• Define and maintain development roadmaps, project plans, schedules, and resource needs.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical activities and ensure alignment with program objectives.

• Monitor project progress, budget, schedule, risks, and deliverables.

• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans alongside technical teams.

• Track key performance indicators (cost, quality, planning, workload) and drive corrective actions when required.

• Report project status, challenges, and priorities to key stakeholders.

Define and maintain development roadmaps, project plans, schedules, and resource needs.

Coordinate multidisciplinary technical activities and ensure alignment with program objectives.

Monitor project progress, budget, schedule, risks, and deliverables.

Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans alongside technical teams.

Track key performance indicators (cost, quality, planning, workload) and drive corrective actions when required.

Report project status, challenges, and priorities to key stakeholders.

Team & Resource Coordination

You will ensure the appropriate allocation of resources to meet project commitments.

• Coordinate workforce planning with Line Managers.

• Anticipate workload variations and resource constraints.

• Support decision-making and prioritization across development activities.

Coordinate workforce planning with Line Managers.

Anticipate workload variations and resource constraints.

Support decision-making and prioritization across development activities.

Product Quality & Delivery

You will guarantee the successful execution of development and manufacturing activities.

• Ensure timely delivery of technical documentation and manufacturing outputs.

• Lead reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain product quality standards throughout development and production phases.

Ensure timely delivery of technical documentation and manufacturing outputs.

Lead reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain product quality standards throughout development and production phases.

Production & Industrialization Support

You will contribute to the transition from development to production.

• Support the implementation and optimization of TCU and EDU manufacturing workflows.

• Work closely with Industrialization teams to ensure production readiness.

• Coordinate action plans and resolution activities in case of production issues.

Support the implementation and optimization of TCU and EDU manufacturing workflows.

Work closely with Industrialization teams to ensure production readiness.

Coordinate action plans and resolution activities in case of production issues.

Supplier Management

You will oversee technical activities performed by external partners.

• Manage technical follow-up of development activities subcontracted to suppliers.

• Support Quality and Supply Chain teams when needed.

• Participate in supplier reviews and performance monitoring.

• Occasionally travel to supplier sites.

Manage technical follow-up of development activities subcontracted to suppliers.

Support Quality and Supply Chain teams when needed.

Participate in supplier reviews and performance monitoring.

Occasionally travel to supplier sites.

Required Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent in Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, or a related field.

• Proven experience developing complex technical products or technologies.

• At least 3 years of experience in a relevant engineering environment such as space, aerospace, electronics, propulsion, embedded software, or industrial systems.

• Previous experience leading development projects or coordinating multidisciplinary technical activities is highly valued.

• Experience in the space, aeronautics, automotive, or manufacturing industries is a strong plus.

Engineering degree or equivalent in Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, or a related field.

Proven experience developing complex technical products or technologies.

At least 3 years of experience in a relevant engineering environment such as space, aerospace, electronics, propulsion, embedded software, or industrial systems.

Previous experience leading development projects or coordinating multidisciplinary technical activities is highly valued.

Experience in the space, aeronautics, automotive, or manufacturing industries is a strong plus.

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of spacecraft subsystems and complex electronic systems.

• Knowledge of product development and qualification processes.

• Experience with subsystem or system integration, testing, and validation.

• Project planning and lifecycle management.

• Risk analysis and mitigation methodologies.

• Ability to coordinate technical contributors across multiple disciplines.

Good understanding of spacecraft subsystems and complex electronic systems.

Knowledge of product development and qualification processes.

Experience with subsystem or system integration, testing, and validation.

Project planning and lifecycle management.

Risk analysis and mitigation methodologies.

Ability to coordinate technical contributors across multiple disciplines.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Pragmatic problem-solver with sound decision-making abilities.

• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong critical thinking and analytical mindset.

• Adaptability and resilience when facing new challenges.

• Negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

• High level of autonomy and ownership.

• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Pragmatic problem-solver with sound decision-making abilities.

Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong critical thinking and analytical mindset.

Adaptability and resilience when facing new challenges.

Negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

High level of autonomy and ownership.

Fluent English, written and spoken.

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 the next generation of in-orbit mobility solutions.

• 🏥 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)

🏥 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

📍 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

🎉 Team events and afterworks

💆 On-site osteopathy sessions on both sites

🤝 Collaborative and supportive work culture

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.