Space mobility operator building propulsion, software, and orbital transfer vehicles
Exotrail designs and operates end-to-end space mobility solutions—propulsion systems for small satellites, mission software, and orbital transfer vehicles. The tech stack is heavy on mechanical CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX) and simulation (ANSYS, Simcenter, MATLAB), paired with aerospace-grade PLM and requirements tools (IBM DOORS, Polarion, Jama Connect), reflecting a hardware-first, heavily regulated business. Active hiring leans 73% engineering with a seniority mix skewed toward senior roles, signaling depth scaling in propulsion and vehicle development rather than broad team expansion.
Exotrail operates as a space mobility company designing propulsion systems, mission control software, and orbital transfer vehicles for commercial and institutional satellite operators. Founded in 2015 and incorporated in 2017, the company has grown to 150+ employees across two French locations (Massy and Toulouse). The product portfolio includes SpaceWare (high-thrust propulsion for small satellites), SpaceStudio and SpaceTower (mission simulation and operations software), and SpaceVan (orbital transfer vehicles). Current operations span propulsion development, orbital mechanics, in-orbit services, and an education product line, with active scaling in SpaceVan production and ramp-up.
Exotrail uses SolidWorks, CATIA, and Siemens NX for mechanical design; ANSYS, Simcenter, and MATLAB for simulation; Python and C/C++ for software; and IBM DOORS, Polarian, and Jama Connect for requirements and PLM.
Yes. Engineering represents 73% of active open roles (33 of 45 total), with 20 senior, 14 mid-level, 4 lead, and 4 intern positions. All hiring is currently in France.
SpaceWare (high-thrust propulsion for small satellites), SpaceStudio and SpaceTower (mission simulation and operations software), SpaceVan (orbital transfer vehicles), and in-orbit services for satellite operators.
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