Propulsion Engineer

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Propulsion Engineer

Pixxel – Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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ROLE
– Perform propulsion trade studies and select suitable off-the-shelf or configurable propulsion solutions based on mass, power, volume, reliability, cost, and schedule constraints
– Size propulsion subsystems including propellant mass, tank configuration, system architecture, and thruster configuration
– Act as the primary technical interface between propulsion vendors and internal spacecraft engineering teams during conceptual design and co-engineering phases
– Review vendor designs, analyses, qualification procedures, fabrication status, and acceptance test data to ensure compliance with mission requirements
– Define and manage propulsion subsystem interfaces with AOCS, EPS, thermal, structures, and software teams
– Support spacecraft configuration activities including placement, plume interaction assessment, center-of-mass evolution, and mechanical accommodation
– Plan and lead propulsion subsystem assembly, integration, and verification activities at unit and spacecraft levels
– Develop integration procedures, safety protocols, cleanliness controls, leak checks, and propellant handling strategies
– Design and implement ground support equipment, fixtures, jigs, and checkout setups required for propulsion testing and integration
– Prepare propulsion subsystem test plans, procedures, instrumentation schemes, and acceptance criteria
– Execute and oversee functional tests, performance characterization tests, and system-level validation campaigns
– Analyze propulsion test data to validate thrust performance, system efficiency, and thermal behavior
– Generate and maintain technical documentation including requirement specifications, interface control documents, verification reports, and review data packages
– Present propulsion subsystem design status and performance assessments in internal and customer technical reviews
– Support launch campaign activities including fueling readiness, subsystem checkout, and pre-launch verification
– Participate in in-orbit commissioning, maneuver execution planning, calibration burns, and propulsion performance trending
– Monitor propulsion telemetry during operations, estimate propellant consumption, and support anomaly detection and resolution
– Contribute to maneuver analysis, operational strategy updates, and long-term propulsion subsystem health assessment

REQUIREMENTS
– B.S/ B.Tech/ M.S/ M.Tech in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering or related field
– 2+ years of relevant experience
– Strong understanding of spacecraft mission analysis and propulsion performance fundamentals
– Practical knowledge of miniature rocket engines, electric propulsion devices, pressurized fluid systems, and space-qualified green propellants
– Experience with propulsion sizing tools, maneuver simulation, and system-level trade analysis
– Familiarity with spacecraft AIV processes, safety compliance for pressure systems, and propulsion test methodologies
– Proficiency in technical documentation, requirement management, and review processes
– Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving program environments with high ownership and autonomy
– Strong interdisciplinary coordination skills and structured system-level thinking
– Analytical mindset with attention to quantitative performance evaluation and risk management
– Clear technical communication for both engineering teams and customer stakeholders

BENEFITS
– Health insurance coverage
– Unlimited leaves & flexible working hours
– Role-based remote work and work-from-home benefit
– Relocation assistance
– Professional Mental Wellness services
– Employee Stock Options for all hires