AI Intern – Small Language Models (SLMs)

Azista Space; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 279,000 - 446,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO Opportunity

Elite Mentorship

Domain Ownership

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Azista Space in Hyderabad seeks motivated students and recent graduates for hands-on development of Small Language Models tailored for aerospace applications. You will work under DRDO and ISRO mentors and own modules from concept to prototype.

This internship involves data collection from technical documents, model optimization such as quantization and distillation, and building retrieval-augmented pipelines for edge deployment. PPO opportunities may arise for top performers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in CS/AI/AE or related field.
• Familiarity with Python and ML libraries.
• Interest in aerospace and space technology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, fine-tune, and evaluate small language models for aerospace use cases.
• Collect and structure domain-specific data from technical documents and mission data.
• Apply quantization, distillation, and pruning for edge deployment.
• Develop evaluation frameworks and benchmarks for model accuracy and reliability.
• Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines for contextual retrieval.
• Maintain documentation of experiments and results.
• Present progress updates to mentors and incorporate feedback.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

Transformer architectures

Large language models

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Aerospace interest

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech / M.Sc. (CS/AI/AE)

Tools

PyTorch

Hugging Face

ONNX

GGUF

Job description

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.

JOB SUMMARY

In this role, you will take part in the hands-on development of Small Language Models (SLMs) tailored specifically for aerospace and space-sector applications, where compute, power, and connectivity are severely constrained and reliability requirements are mission-critical. Operating under the guidance of elite scientists from DRDO and ISRO alongside experienced industry experts, you will hold direct ownership of defined model modules from initial conception to working prototype.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, fine-tune, and evaluate small language models optimized for specialized aerospace and space-sector use cases.
• Collect, clean, and structure high-value domain-specific datasets sourced from complex technical documents, engineering specifications, industry standards, and mission data.
• Apply advanced model optimization techniques including quantization, distillation, and pruning to ensure seamless edge deployment in resource-constrained environments.
• Develop robust evaluation frameworks and custom benchmarks to measure model accuracy, operational reliability, and edge failure behavior.
• Implement and test retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and related knowledge-retrieval pipelines to enhance contextual precision.
• Maintain rigorous documentation of experimental runs, performance results, and architectural design decisions.
• Present weekly progress updates directly to veteran mentors and rapidly incorporate advanced technical feedback.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a B.Tech, M.Tech, or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python coupled with working knowledge of PyTorch or Hugging Face ecosystem libraries.
• Foundational understanding of transformer architectures and large language models, backed by a demonstrated ability to master complex concepts quickly.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• A genuine passion for the aerospace, satellite, and space technology sector.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on experience with parameter-efficient fine-tuning methodologies such as LoRA or QLoRA.
• Familiarity with RAG architectures, ONNX, GGUF, or embedded and edge deployment workflows.

  WHY JOIN US?

  • PPO Opportunity: High-performing interns will be considered for a direct Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) to join our engineering core full-time.
  • Elite Mentorship: Work shoulder-to-shoulder and receive direct mentorship from distinguished scientists from DRDO and ISRO alongside seasoned industry leaders.
  • Pioneering Domain Ownership: Take full, end-to-end ownership of development work in a revolutionary, high-impact niche at the intersection of AI and aerospace.
  • Mission-Driven Culture: Join a transformative force in the global aerospace sector where your code directly supports orbital missions and space democratization.