Astr Defence
Website:
astrdefence.com
Job details:
🛡 Hiring | Precision Mechanism Design Engineer – Defence R&D
📍 HUBLI, Karnataka
🏢 Astr Defence Pvt. Ltd. www.astrdefence.com
Astr Defence is a deep-tech defence startup developing indigenous small arms, launchers, fire-control systems, thermal imaging solutions, and counter-UAV technologies for the Indian Armed Forces.
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer (2–8 years) to work on mission-critical, rugged hardware built to MIL & Indian defence standards.
🔧 Role Highlights:
- End-to-end mechanical design of small arms & fire-control units
- Precision rugged housing design (shock, vibration, thermal, recoil loads)
- Design and optimize components specifically for precision machining processes (VMC, CNC turning, grinding, boring, honing)
- Define machining-friendly tolerances and fits aligned with process capabilities (micron-level where required)
- Validate designs before release to ensure first-time-right manufacturing
- Drive improvements in surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and repeatability.
- Structural & thermal analysis (FEA)
- Prototyping, testing & design iteration
- Exposure to advanced machining challenges and real-world constraints
- Defence compliance (MIL-STD / JSS / GSQR)
- Cross-functional work with AI/ML, electronics & optics teams
🎯 Ideal Candidate:
- Strong in machine design, GD&T, tolerances
- Proficient in SolidWorks / Fusion 360.
- Experience in precision machining & rugged products
- Strong exposure to precision machining: VMC, CNC turning, grinding, jig boring, honing
- Good understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, fits, and surface finish (Ra values)
- Defence/aerospace background preferred
- Passion for indigenous defence technology
Work Environment
- Defence R&D & manufacturing setup
- Discipline-oriented & process-driven
- Rural plant location (bus facility provided from Hubli city to factory)
- Timings – 9am to 6.30pm (Monday to Saturday) Sunday holiday.
🚀 Work on frontline systems.
🔒 Confidential & security-compliant role.
📩 Interested candidates may share through career@astrdefence.com
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