Website:
cosmoserve.space
Job details:
Job Description: Satellite AIT Engineer-Mechanical
Company Overview:
At Cosmoserve Space, we are pioneering a cleaner, more sustainable future for space exploration through innovative technology focused on active debris removal. Our mission is to safeguard the orbital environment by developing high-tech, cost-effective solutions that lead the market in addressing the growing challenge of space debris. With a passionate team of experts and a commitment to cutting-edge engineering, Cosmoserve is driving the next generation of responsible space activities, ensuring the cosmos remains accessible for future missions.
Position: Satellite AIT Engineer-Mechanical
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Lead – AIT
Job Summary:
Responsible for assembling satellite hardware, integrating mechanical subsystems, and verifying that the spacecraft by ensuring everything fits and functions flawlessly. One should run rigorous testing — vibration, thermal vacuum, functional, and performance checks — to make sure each satellite can survive the extreme conditions of launch and space.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Mechanical Assembly and Integration
- Assemble satellite structures, panels, brackets, mechanisms, payloads, and subsystems.
- Integrate mechanical, thermal, and sometimes electrical components into the spacecraft.
- Install bearings, encoders, fasteners, and flight hardware according to engineering drawings.
- Perform structural bonding and adhesive operations.
2. Satellite Build Activities
- Build spacecraft modules and subassemblies.
- Route and secure harnesses, cables, and mechanical interfaces.
- Use Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for handling satellite hardware safely.
- Support final spacecraft integration before environmental testing and launch.
3. Testing and Verification
- Conduct qualification and acceptance tests.
- Support vibration, shock, acoustic, thermal-vacuum (TVAC), mass properties, appendage deployment test, propulsion leak check and mechanical load testing.
- Install test instrumentation and sensors.
- Verify that the spacecraft meets launch load design and mission requirements.
4. Design of Tooling & Fixtures
- Developing requirements, designs, and ongoing support for mechanical ground support equipment (GSE), and supporting the management of inventory of tools, GSE, and flight and non-flight spacecraft components.
- Design, develop and maintain tooling and fixtures required for satellite Assembly & integration.
- Test Fixtures identification along with designers as per requirements and procuring the same.
5. Quality Assurance and Inspection
- Perform first-level quality inspections.
- Verify torque values, alignments, dimensions, and assembly correctness.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and cleanroom procedures.
- Identify and report non-conformances or hardware issues.
6. Documentation and Reporting
- Create and maintain assembly records and test reports.
- Update integration logs and configuration documentation.
- Follow work instructions, engineering drawings, and procedures.
- Support preparation of integration and test plans.
7. Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
- Diagnose assembly and integration issues.
- Support root-cause analysis during testing failures.
- Work with design, systems, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to resolve anomalies.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2-3 years of hands on experience handling End-to-End mechanical AIT for Nano, Micro and small satellites.
Required Skills:
Core Technical Skills
- Satellite structure assembly and integration
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- CAD tools such as:
- SolidWorks
- CATIA
- Siemens NX
- Tolerance analysis and precision measurements
- Fastening, bonding, torqueing, and MLI (Multi-Layer Insulation) installation
- Alignment and metrology techniques
- MGSE (Mechanical Ground Support Equipment) handling
Testing Knowledge
- Vibration & Shock testing
- Acoustic testing
- Thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing
- Mechanical verification and qualification testing
Tools & Equipment
- Callipers
- Micrometres
- Laser trackers
- CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines)
- Alignment fixtures and handling tools
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