Mechanical Product Design Engineer

Location: Hubli, Karnataka

Experience: 2-5 Years in New Product Development (Experience in Service based industry or other domains does not count)

About This Role

You will be responsible for leading Design and Development of mechanical systems for our cutting-edge defence products.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives on owning projects end-to-end—from ideation to deployment. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll work on actual hardware from day one — designing, prototyping, testing, and breaking things that the Armed Forces might use tomorrow. You'll be part of the R&D team behind our next-gen defence products, contributing to everything from sketches to field tests.

What You'll Be Doing

Brainstorm & sketch concepts based on first principles (we don't do copy-paste design).
Design 3D models and detailed mechanical parts using SolidWorks or Fusion 360 considering DFM, DFMEA, DFA.
Rapid prototype using 3D printers, CNC Milling, and other machines in our in-house R&D lab.
Work closely with electronics and software teams to bring hardware to life.
Break your designs, fix them fast, and learn even faster.
Analyze and Simulate the models in ANSYS and MATLAB
Test and validate prototypes as per MIL STDs

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in mechanical new product development.
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and simulation tools (e.g., Ansys, MATLAB).
Strong understanding of materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, and 3D printing.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Passion for hands-on projects — show us what you've built!

Key Responsibilities:

Ideate and generate product concepts based on inputs from the user (Armed Forces).
Develop and refine mechanical product designs from concept to prototype.
Conduct research on materials, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies to optimize product design.
Create detailed 3D models, drawings, and simulations using CAD and FEA tools.
Test and validate prototypes, ensuring compliance with performance and safety requirements.

About Us

Astr Defence is a new-age defence tech company building next-generation products to strengthen Indian forces on modern battlefields.

Join Astr if you're drawn to solving hard problems and want to create a meaningful and profound impact on national security.

Mechanical New Product Design Engineer