Junior Mechanical Engineer

Astr Defence is hiring Junior Mechanical R&D Engineers to support the design and development of defence products - fire arms. The role focuses on executing detailed design tasks under senior guidance while building strong fundamentals in precision engineering, mechanisms, and rugged defence systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Create 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings for parts and sub-assemblies
• Assist in mechanism layout and integration for small arms, launchers, enclosures, and housings
• Apply basic GD&T, fits, and tolerances as per engineering standards
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing activities
• Assist in shock, vibration, and thermal analysis under guidance
• Coordinate with manufacturing and machining teams for design feasibility
• Prepare and maintain BoMs, drawings, and revision control documents
• Support design validation and documentation activities

Required Skills

• Strong fundamentals in Mechanical Engineering
• Hands-on knowledge of 3D CAD software (SolidWorks / Fusion 360)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly)
• Basic knowledge of GD&T, fits & tolerances
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Willingness to learn and work in defence R&D environment

Preferred / Added Advantage

• Exposure to precision engineering, aerospace, automotive, or defence projects
• Academic or professional experience with:
• Mechanisms
• Structural or thermal analysis
• Prototyping & testing
• Familiarity with defence / MIL-grade hardware concepts

Qualification

• B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• Freshers must have strong academic projects and hands-on design exposure

Work Environment

• Defence R&D and manufacturing setup
• Structured learning under senior design engineers
• Discipline-driven, confidential, high-precision work culture.

Send your resume through email or walkin at the factory for an interview between Monday to Saturday (Any working day) with your updated resume, supporting document and aadhar copy.

Astr Defence Pvt Ltd, 4/2A Kadankoppa, Tq Kalghatgi, Karnataka – 581204 (15Km from Hubli City)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• GD&T: 1 year (Required)
• 3D software- Solidworks or Fusion 360: 1 year (Required)
• machine shop practice : 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person