Mechanical Engineer

ABOUT US:

Join a team that is redefining the accessibility of space. Azista space is a transformative force in the global aerospace sector, uniquely positioned at the intersection of indigenous innovation and industrial scalability. Operating India's first private-sector satellite mass-production facility in Ahmedabad, we have bridged the gap between complex engineering and high-volume manufacturing.

As a vertically integrated leader, we provide end-to-end solutions from the precision design of satellite buses and advanced payloads to mission management and communication systems. We don't just build hardware, we are democratizing the final frontier by providing global clientele with the cost-effective, high-performance technology needed to power the next generation of orbital missions. At Azista, you won't just be starting a job, you'll be fuelling the future of space exploration.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will drive the physical assembly, structural alignment, and fluidic integration of spacecraft inside our cleanroom environments. You will be hands-on with flight-critical hardware, translating 3D CAD models, tolerance stacks, and interface control drawings into fully assembled, launch-ready satellites.

In this role, your core ownership spans the mechanical lifecycle: honeycomb panel installation, payload and propulsion subsystem integration, and leak-tight fluidic assemblies. Your precision directly dictates structural integrity, mass margins, and zero-defect readiness under severe launch vibration and orbital thermal cycles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Blueprint & Tolerance Execution: Interpret 3D structural CAD models, detailed fabrication drawings, GD&T specifications, and tolerance stack-up analyses to guide physical builds.
• Spacecraft Structural Assembly: Execute structural integration on primary and secondary satellite structures, machined aerospace alloys, and carbon-fiber/aluminum honeycomb panels.
• Fluidic & Propulsion Integration: Handle, route, and mount propellant and pressurant plumbing lines, pressure vessels (gas tanks), and electromechanical fluid valves, supporting clean TIG welding interfaces.
• Quality Assurance & NDT Coordination: Partner closely with quality assurance teams to support non-destructive testing (NDT), portable X-ray inspections, dye-penetrant checks, and joint integrity verifications.
• Fastener & Torquing Protocols: Apply precise torque specs, locking mechanisms, and space-grade structural adhesives/staking compounds in strict compliance with cleanroom assembly procedures.
• Documentation & Traceability: Maintain meticulous mechanical assembly logs, bolt torque matrices, mass property tracking, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience: 2+ years (open to ambitious early-career engineers and seasoned aerospace integration specialists).
• Strong ability to read mechanical engineering drawings, assembly exploded views, and GD&T symbols.
• Working knowledge of precision hand tools, torque wrenches, alignment fixtures, and mechanical measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators).
• Exposure to metallic alloys (Titanium, Inconel, Al 6061/7075) and composite/honeycomb sandwich structures.
• High attention to detail, manual dexterity, and adherence to cleanroom (ISO Class standards) protocols.

NICE-TO-HAVE:

• Hands-on experience in satellite mechanical AIT, aircraft structural assembly, or defense propulsion systems.
• Direct exposure to spacecraft propulsion plumbing, orbital TIG welding interfaces, or pressure proof/leak testing (helium mass spectrometry).
• Familiarity with space industry structural standards (such as ECSS-E-ST-32C or NASA mechanical standards).
• Experience with 3D CAD platforms (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX) and metrology equipment (laser trackers, coordinate measuring machines/CMM, or optical alignment tools).