Mechanical Engineer

Role Overview and Responsibilities:

Dhruva Space is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead and support the mechanical integration of satellite systems and subsystems. You will play a critical role in ensuring the structural and thermal integrity of spacecraft through all phases of Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT), from production to launch readiness. This position demands strong hands-on engineering expertise and a deep understanding of mechanical systems used in high-reliability environments such as space, defence, or advanced technology sectors.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead mechanical integration activities for satellites and payloads in cleanroom and lab environments.
• Develop integration plans, test campaigns, and procedures in alignment with mission requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between mechanical subsystems and ground support equipment (MGSE/EGSE).
• Support structural and thermal design reviews, working closely with design and systems engineers.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, load path analysis, and thermal deformation assessments.
• Identify integration risks early and propose mitigation strategies based on lessons learned.
• Oversee mechanical AIT activities at both subsystem and system level.
• Define test setups and supervise execution of environmental tests (vibration, thermal vacuum, acoustic).
• Ensure strict adherence to configuration control and cleanliness standards during integration.
• Lead preparations for satellite transportation and integration with the launch vehicle.
• Participate in launch campaigns, interface meetings with launch providers, and support anomaly resolution.
• Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including integration procedures, drawings, test reports, and verification matrices.
• Ensure quality assurance compliance and maintain traceability of all engineering activities.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in satellite or aerospace mechanical system integration.
• In-depth knowledge of spacecraft mechanical systems, materials, thermal design, and AIT processes.
• Proficiency in structural and thermal analysis tools such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, or equivalent.
• Understanding of cleanroom protocols, environmental testing standards, and space hardware handling.