ABOUT ASTROBASE SPACE TECHNOLOGIES
Astrobase Space Technologies is an early-stage Bengaluru company building a two-stage orbital launch vehicle. Our engine is a LOX–methane full-flow staged-combustion engine. The Astrobase Propulsion team is looking for experienced and passionate professionals who can own the vehicle's stage fluid and propulsion systems from design to flight.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Design ownership of pre-combustion devices, continuous improvement
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Design the oxidiser-rich and fuel-rich preburners for FFSC engines: injector elements, chamber, igniter ports and hot-gas ducts to the turbines.
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Manage thermal, structural and stability analyses through start, steady and shutdown transients; set margins and life to NASA-STD-5012.
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Build CAD models and release drawings with GD&T for printed, machined and welded preburner parts.
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Create and own process for manufacturing, assembly and testing
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Plan water-flow, spray and igniter tests and component hot-fire, analyze test data and continuously improve designs.
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Define acceptance tests: proof, leak, flow check; Conduct ECR/ECO, NCR dispositions.
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Documentation, change management and hardware acceptance.
DESIRED QUALIFICATION
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B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
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Min. 5+ years designing and testing liquid rocket combustion devices.
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Hands-on work on preburners or gas generators for pump-fed engines, taken through hot-fire.
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Experience with cryogenic propulsion hardware (LOX, LCH4 or LH2).
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Injector analysis: element pressure drop, atomisation, mixing and c* efficiency.
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Advanced CAD/PLM: Siemens NX/Teamcenter, CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE or Creo/Windchill
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
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Oxidiser-rich or full-flow staged-combustion hardware, through component or engine test.
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Reacting-flow CFD (Star-CCM+ or Fluent) and FEA (Ansys Mechanical or Abaqus).
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Torch or spark igniter design and start-sequence work with engine systems.
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Stability tools and high-frequency pressure data analysis.
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Design for additive manufacturing.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Salary: ₹24–36 LPA fixed CTC, additional pay based on experience and role fitment.
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Attractive early-stage stock options (ESOPs).
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Group health insurance: employee, spouse, children and parents.
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Insurance: term-life and personal-accident cover.
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Work environment: Challenging, stimulating, research-driven work solving rocket problems every day with a great team. We have a good time, and unlimited coffee.
WHY WORK WITH US?
At Astrobase, we believe in the power of human ingenuity and collaboration to push the boundaries of space exploration. As a team member, you’ll be:
1. Creating History: Join us in developing cutting-edge launch vehicles, playing a pivotal role in transforming space access and shaping the future of space exploration.
2. Collaborating with Experts: Work alongside ISRO scientists and industry veterans with decades of experience in designing India’s iconic space missions like Chandrayaan 3
3. Growth Opportunities: As Astrobase scales, you’ll have the chance to take on leadership roles and be part of an expanding organization driving change in the Indian space sector.
4. Pioneering Space Technology: Your contributions will not only impact Astrobase but also influence the global space ecosystem. Be part of something larger than yourself.
Astrobase is an equal-opportunity employer; we hire on skills, merit and experience. Apply with your CV and a short note on combustion hardware you have designed, built or tested.
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