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.
About the Role:
Working within the Thermal Control Systems (TCS) Team, you will develop advanced thermal models, perform orbital thermal analyses, design innovative thermal control solutions, and support environmental qualification campaigns. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute across the complete spacecraft development lifecycle—from concept and design through testing, launch readiness, and mission success.
If you're passionate about solving complex thermal challenges and want to work on cutting-edge satellite programs that are making space more accessible, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and correlate component-level and spacecraft-level thermal mathematical models using Siemens NX Space Systems Thermal and equivalent simulation tools.
- Perform detailed orbital thermal analyses, including hot-case, cold-case, eclipse, and sunlit operational scenarios.
- Design and optimize passive thermal control systems, including MLI blankets, radiators, thermal coatings, thermal isolators, and thermal interfaces.
- Execute heater sizing, power budget calculations, and thermostat set-point definition for operational and survival thermal requirements.
- Establish and maintain subsystem thermal budgets, thermal interface requirements, and temperature compliance strategies.
- Support and execute Thermal Vacuum Testing (TVT), Thermal Balance Testing (TBT), and environmental qualification campaigns.
- Define thermocouple and RTD instrumentation strategies, acceptance criteria, and thermal model correlation plans.
- Analyze test data and correlate simulation results with hardware performance to improve model fidelity and design accuracy.
- Collaborate with Mechanical, Structures, Power, Avionics, Systems Engineering, and Mission Teams to ensure end-to-end thermal compliance.
- Prepare technical reports, thermal analysis documentation, design review presentations, and engineering recommendations.
- Drive thermal design decisions that directly influence spacecraft reliability, mission performance, and launch readiness.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- B.Tech or M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in thermal engineering, thermal analysis, thermal design, or thermal testing within aerospace, satellite, spacecraft, defense, or other high-reliability engineering environments.
Technical Skills
- Strong foundation in Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Thermal Engineering, and Spacecraft Thermal Control Systems.
- Hands-on experience with one or more thermal analysis tools:
- Siemens NX Space Systems Thermal
- ESATAN-TMS
- Thermal Desktop
- SINDA/FLUINT
- Experience developing Thermal Mathematical Models (TMMs) and performing steady-state and transient thermal simulations.
- Solid understanding of orbital thermal environments, including:
- Solar Flux
- Planetary Albedo
- Earth Infrared (OLR)
- Eclipse Conditions
- Orbital Heat Loads
- Experience supporting thermal testing, thermal data analysis, and model correlation activities.
- Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for thermal calculations, automation, simulation support, and data processing.
- Familiarity with spacecraft thermal hardware, including:
- Heaters
- Thermostats
- Heat Pipes
- Thermal Straps
- Radiators
- MLI Systems
Preferred Qualifications (Optional):
- Experience supporting spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, or aerospace thermal engineering programs.
- Knowledge of ECSS, NASA, ISRO, or equivalent thermal engineering standards.
- Exposure to thermal vacuum chambers, environmental test facilities, and spacecraft qualification campaigns.
- Experience participating in engineering design reviews and cross-functional technical assessments.
- Familiarity with Siemens NX CAD for geometry preparation and thermal model integration.
- Understanding of spacecraft thermal hardware selection, sizing, and qualification methodologies.
Why Join Azista Space
- Work on next-generation satellite and spacecraft programs that are expanding global access to space.
- Contribute directly to mission-critical thermal design decisions that influence spacecraft performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with some of the industry's most talented aerospace engineers across multiple disciplines.
- Gain end-to-end exposure to spacecraft development, from design and analysis to environmental testing and launch preparation.
- Be part of a company operating India's first private-sector satellite mass-production facility, driving innovation at the intersection of advanced engineering and scalable manufacturing.
- Accelerate your career in one of the world's fastest-growing and most exciting industries.
