Flight Dynamics Engineer

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About Catalyx Space:

We're building AWS for spaceproviding in-space experiments and tech demos across LEO, deep space, and lunar orbit. Our offerings include unmanned labs, testbeds for rideshare and dedicated missions, and re-entry capsules for payload return. We simplify access with end-to-end solutions, no minimum mass limits, zero integration fees, and fast deployment (?6 months), serving biopharma, semiconductors, materials science, defense, and more.

Role:

spacecraft separation devices

Responsibilities:

• Own design, architecture, and qualification of spacecraft separation systems.
• Lead development of separation mechanisms for spacecraft/platforms.
• Support dynamic modelling and modal response simulations.
• Plan and execute qualification testing: vibration, shock, and TVAC.
• Collaborate with systems and structures teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Deliver flight-qualified hardware and complete documentation (drawings, analyses, procedures, reports).
• Drive procurement and vendor coordination for parts and services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering (or related).

• 510 years

  in spacecraft mechanisms, including

  ?3 years

  specifically on separation systems.
• Hands-on experience with

  flight-proven

  separation hardware.
• Strong

  GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

  , DFM, DfAM; tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with

  SolidWorks

  (layouts/linkages) or equivalent mechanism design tools.
• Modelling of complex joints; vibration analysis & testing for mechanisms.
• Experience preparing

  CMM probing

  area descriptions for inspection.
• Knowledge of coatings, plating, and surface treatments for mechanism hardware.
• Proficiency with

  ANSYS

  (or similar CAE) for structural, modal, and thermal analyses.
• Experience running qualification campaigns (shock, vibration, TVAC).
• Proven supplier/procurement coordination and schedule ownership.

Compensation & benefits:

• Competitive salary (details will be shared with shortlisted candidates),
• health insurance
• Provident fund.

How to apply:

Apply via Zoho Recruit: https://catalyxspace.zohorecruit.in/jobs/Careers/193193000000342059/Flight-Dynamics-Engineersource=CareerSite

@catalyx.space

Equal Opportunity: