Hardware Design Eng: Space Avionics. Schem/PCB OBC/EPS/ADCS/payloads. Full lifecycle: sim/FMECA/procure/test. EE deg, 2-6yr exp, Altium/LTSpice, rad-parts. Pref: FPGA/CubeSat. Health insurance Provident fund
We are seeking a Power Systems Engineer to lead the design and development of spacecraft Electrical Power Systems (EPS). You will be responsible for defining power budgets, developing architectures, creating schematics, and ensuring the spacecraft has a reliable and efficient power subsystem. This role spans the full lifecycle of spacecraft power engineering, from design and procurement to integration, documentation, and in-orbit operations. Key Responsibilities: Define satellite power budgets based on mission profile, subsystem requirements, and orbital parameters. Design, simulate, and develop spacecraft EPS architectures including solar array conditioning, battery management systems (BMS), and regulated/unregulated power buses. Create schematics, PCB layouts, and perform component selection for converters, regulators, and power distribution units. Perform detailed power analysis, including efficiency, thermal load, redundancy, and fault tolerance. Develop and validate algorithms for power point tracking (MPPT) and battery charge/discharge cycles. Conduct worst-case analysis, derating studies, and radiation tolerance assessments for EPS components. Perform FMECA to assess reliability and mitigate risks. Support component procurement by identifying, evaluating, and sourcing space-qualified or high-reliability parts. Integrate and test EPS hardware with other subsystems (OBC, payloads, ADCS, comms). Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for EPS design, analysis, testing, and integration. Support in-orbit operations by monitoring battery health, solar panel performance, and bus stability. Work closely with system engineering to optimize EPS performance for reliability, mass, and cost. Required Skills & Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Power Systems, or related field. 2-6 years of experience in spacecraft EPS, power electronics, or aerospace hardware development. Strong understanding of DC-DC converters, switching regulators, and battery management circuits. Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (KiCad, Altium, or OrCAD) and circuit simulation (LTspice, PLECS, etc.). Knowledge of space-grade power components, derating standards, and radiation effects on electronics. Proficient in power budget modeling and analysis tools (MATLAB, Python). Familiarity with solar cell technologies, lithium-ion batteries, and power conditioning techniques. Experience testing hardware under TVAC, EMI/EMC, and vibration environments. Experience with FMECA and reliability analysis for power systems. Strong documentation and reporting skills. Nice to Have (Preferred): Knowledge of spacecraft mission operations and on-orbit power management. Familiarity with ECSS/NASA standards for spacecraft power systems. Background in designing fault-tolerant and redundant architectures. Prior hands-on experience in small satellite or CubeSat EPS development.
We are looking for a driven ADCS Engineer with experience in developing, simulating, and implementing attitude determination and control algorithms for nanosatellites or CubeSats. You will be responsible for designing control logic, simulating satellite dynamics, integrating sensors and actuators, and ensuring the satellite maintains desired orientation in orbit. This role requires strong analytical, modeling, and embedded implementation skills. Key Responsibilities: Design and simulate attitude control algorithms for nanosatellites. Develop attitude estimation filters such as EKF, TRIAD, QUEST using sensor data. Select, size, and integrate ADCS hardware including magnetorquers, reaction wheels, gyros, star trackers, and sun sensors. Model spacecraft dynamics and validate control system performance using MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C++. Implement ADCS firmware on onboard flight computers. Support HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) and SIL (software-in-the-loop) testing for flight readiness. Perform FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) to ensure ADCS reliability and robustness. Coordinate with mechanical, thermal, and mission teams to define attitude modes and constraints. Work with procurement to identify, evaluate, and source ADCS components and sensors. Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for ADCS design, simulation, testing, and flight operations. Analyze in-orbit telemetry and tune control parameters post-launch for improved pointing accuracy. Required Skills & Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Aerospace, Electronics, Controls, Mechatronics, or related field. 25 years of experience working on ADCS systems for satellites. Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, control theory, and spacecraft attitude dynamics. Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or C/C++. Familiar with embedded implementation and communication protocols. Hands-on experience with inertial sensors and actuator control. Nice to Have (Preferred): Practical experience with reaction wheel control or magnetorquer boards. Knowledge of Kalman filters and high-fidelity spacecraft modeling. Familiarity with STK, GMAT, or Orekit for orbit and attitude visualization. Experience working on spaceflight missions with in-orbit validation of ADCS systems.
We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop the flight computers and software stacks that power our satellite missions. You will work on real-time embedded systems for every spacecraft subsystem including power, communication, ADCS, thermal, and payload control. This role demands hands-on development across hardware bring-up, firmware, and mission-critical software that must perform reliably in space. Key Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and validate embedded software for on-board computers and subsystem controllers. Develop low-level drivers for sensors, actuators, radios, and communication buses (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN). Implement real-time task scheduling, fault detection, and redundancy mechanisms for mission-critical reliability. Work closely with avionics hardware engineers for board bring-up, hardware-software integration, and debugging. Develop communication protocols for satellite telemetry, telecommands, and payload data handling. Contribute to software-in-the-loop (SITL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test setups for mission validation. Required Skills & Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, Aerospace, or related field. 2-6 years of experience in embedded software/firmware development. Strong proficiency in C/C++ and real-time embedded systems programming. Experience with bare-metal programming and RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr). Solid understanding of digital electronics, microcontrollers, and processor architectures (ARM Cortex-M/R, RISC-V). Experience handling FPGAs, including integration with embedded systems and hardwaresoftware co-design. Familiarity with debugging tools like JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes. Proficient in Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices. Knowledge of fault tolerance, watchdogs, and redundant system design in embedded systems. Nice to Have (Preferred): Experience with space-grade or high-reliability systems (radiation-hardened processors, fault-tolerant software). Knowledge of communication protocols for satellites Exposure to ADCS algorithms, sensor fusion, or real-time control systems. Experience in satellite flight software frameworks or cubesat missions. Familiarity with Python/Matlab for simulation and data analysis. Understanding of aerospace software standards.
Catalyx Space is developing next-generation entry systems for space. As a Senior Design Engineer (Structures), you will lead the design, development, integration, and qualification of the primary structure for spacecraft and reentry vehicles. This role combines hands-on CAD/FEA expertise with system-level ownership, requiring experience across composites, pressure vessels, pyrotechnic devices, and full spacecraft qualification. You will bring flight heritage experience to ensure Catalyx hardware is reliable and flight-ready. Responsibilities: Be responsible for defining the product from scratch from concept through flight readiness. Own the overall BOM, vehicle configuration, hardware release process, and PLM. Take ownership of the entire spacecraft qualification campaign and flight acceptance testing, ensuring hardware is validated at the system level, not just subsystems. Define the test campaign for spacecraft and reentry systems. Define volume, mass, CG, and stiffness boundaries for other departments. Own the SolidWorks CAD design of primary structures and assemblies. Perform FEA modelling and analysis using ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalent tools. Define assembly sequences for spacecraft structures and subsystems to ensure efficient integration and test flow. Oversee the full spacecraft integration process, from structural build-up through final system closeout. Collaborate with engineering teams to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback and propose creative solutions for complex part geometries. Apply design for additive manufacturing principles in complex designs. Define and derive torque requirements for fasteners and joints. Oversee MGSE hardware design for integration and test operations. Qualifications: Bachelors/Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in spacecraft or reentry structural design. Flight heritage required direct experience delivering hardware that has flown. Expert proficiency in SolidWorks CAD. Strong expertise in tolerance stack-up analysis. Deep knowledge of FEA modelling (vibration). Proven experience with vibration testing. Extensive experience with composites, including sandwich panels and high-temperature materials. Experience designing and validating pressure vessels for space applications. Experience working with pyrotechnic devices and integrating them into structural systems. Expertise in 3D printing and additive manufacturing design. Experience with high-temperature fabrics, woven composites, or textile-based structures. Familiarity with textile engineering concepts (weaves, stitching, layups). Preferred Skills: Proven ability to deliver flight-ready structural hardware. Background in algorithmic or generative design methods for lightweight structures. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
Catalyx Space is building next-generation entry systems and spacecraft platforms. As a Senior Space Mechanisms Level -III, you will lead the design, development, and qualification of spacecraft separation devices. This role is suited for an engineer who has hands-on experience with flight-proven separation systems and is ready to own the full lifecycle of these critical mechanisms. Responsibilities: Own the design, architecture, and qualification of spacecraft separation systems. Lead development of separation mechanisms for spacecraft. Support dynamic modelling and modal response simulations. Conduct qualification testing: vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum. Collaborate with systems and structures teams to ensure seamless integration. Deliver flight-qualified separation hardware and supporting documentation. Qualifications: Bachelors/Master’s in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field. 5–10 years of experience in spacecraft mechanisms, with a minimum of 3 years dedicated to separation systems. Direct hands-on experience with flight-proven spacecraft separation hardware. Strong expertise in GD&T (ASME Y14.5 standards), DFM, and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM). Strong understanding of tolerance stack-up analysis. Experience with SolidWorks layout design, linkage, or equivalent mechanism design software. Experience in modelling complex joints. Proven experience with vibration analysis and testing of spacecraft mechanisms. Expertise in creating CMM probing area descriptions of parts for inspection and validation. Deep experience with coatings, plating, and other surface treatment processes for mechanism hardware. Strong experience with ANSYS or similar CAE packages for structural, modal, and thermal analysis of mechanisms. Experience with qualification test campaigns (shock, vibration, TVAC). Responsible for procurement activities and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely delivery of parts and services Preferred Skills: Familiarity with spacecraft separation systems. Proven ability to deliver flight heritage hardware. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
We are looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to design, develop, and qualify spacecraft avionics hardware. This includes schematics for the Onboard Computer (OBC), subsystem controllers, payload interfaces, and mission-specific electronics. You will be responsible for taking designs from concept through schematics, PCB layout, testing, and qualification, while ensuring compliance with space standards. The role also requires performing FMECA, component procurement, and supporting cross-functional teams in building reliable hardware for space missions. Key Responsibilities: Design schematics for OBC, EPS, communication units, ADCS, and payload interfaces. Develop, simulate, and validate circuits for power regulation, signal conditioning, and digital/analog interfaces. Own PCB design lifecycle: schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, BOM preparation, and documentation. Perform FMECA for all designed hardware. Procure components, ensuring space-grade/reliable part selection, vendor qualification, and availability. Conduct design reviews (internal and cross-team) to ensure compliance with mission/system requirements. Work with mechanical and thermal teams for board integration into spacecraft structure. Develop test procedures and validate boards through functional, environmental (TVAC, vibration, EMI/EMC), and reliability testing. Interface with software engineers to ensure hardware-software co-design and integration. Responsible for creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation of all hardware designs, test procedures, and results for traceability and mission heritage. Required Skills & Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Avionics, or related field. 26 years of experience in hardware design for aerospace/defense/embedded systems. Strong knowledge of digital/analog circuit design, microcontrollers, and sensor interfaces. Hands-on experience with schematic & PCB design tools (Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or Cadence Allegro). Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (LTSpice, PSpice, or equivalent). Understanding of EMI/EMC, grounding, and signal integrity best practices. Knowledge of space-grade/radiation-tolerant components, derating guidelines, and reliability analysis. Proficiency in FMECA, worst-case analysis, and component reliability assessment. Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power supplies). Good knowledge of design documentation and configuration control practices. Nice to Have (Preferred): Experience with FPGA/CPLD design and hardware-software co-design. Knowledge of ECSS/NASA/IPC standards for space hardware development. Familiarity with system-level avionics integration and debugging. Prior experience with CubeSat/small satellite avionics hardware. Exposure to CAD tools for board-mechanical integration (SolidWorks, Fusion 360)