Assistant Manager - Electrical & Automation_Design

Astrobase Space Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; Remote; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrobase Space Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru seeks an Assistant Manager/Manager – Electrical & Automation to lead engineering for power distribution, instrumentation and automation systems supporting rocket test facilities and launch infrastructure.

You will drive concept through commissioning with safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance at the forefront. Expect hands-on leadership across HT/LT distribution, substations, transformers, DG/UPS, MCCs, and control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics orInstrumentation Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in electrical & automation engineering for industrial, cryogenic, aerospace, oil & gas, LNG, energy, or process facilities.
• Strong exposure to instrumentation, PLC/SCADA systems, control philosophies, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept, basic, and detailed engineering for electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Develop and review system architecture, diagrams, load calculations, protection and control philosophies.
• Review electrical layouts, cable schedules, MCCs, junction boxes, and instrumentation layouts.
• Ensure designs meet reliability, safety, maintainability and operational requirements.
• Lead HT/LT power distribution, substations, transformers, DG/UPS, switchgear, grounding, and illumination systems.
• Guide PLC programming philosophy, ladder logic, control strategies, and system integration.
• Oversee instrumentation including transmitters, valves, analyzers, and field instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with IS, IEC, NFPA, IEEE, PESO, and project-specific standards.
• Define testing, qualification, and commissioning requirements; support FAT/SAT and commissioning.
• Mentor engineers and designers; coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electrical Power Distribution

Automation & Instrumentation

PLC/SCADA

System Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

ETAP

Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Schneider PLCs

Job description

# Assistant Manager - Electrical & Automation\\_DesignTestingBengaluru4 yearsApply nowABOUT ASTROBASE SPACE TECHNOLOGIESAstrobase is a pioneering spacetech startup founded by prominent Senior ISROscientists and IIT Bombay alumni with over 20 years of experience in designing,manufacturing, testing and flying advanced Cryogenic Launch Vehicles. Driven by avision to make India a Space tech powerhouse, we are developing innovative launchvehicles that will transform space exploration. At Astrobase, you’ll be part of a teamcreating history in the Indian space industry. Our goal is to become the first privatespace company from India to land on the moon economically.Position OverviewThe Assistant Manager / Manager – Electrical & Automation will be responsiblefor leading the engineering, design, and execution support activities for powerdistribution systems, electrical infrastructure, instrumentation, PLC/SCADAbased automation systems, and control systems supporting rocket stage testfacilities, launch pads, cryogenic stations, and associated ground supportinfrastructure.The role requires extensive experience covering concept engineering, basicengineering, detailed engineering, integration, testing, commissioning, andoperational readiness of mission-critical electrical and automation systems. Theincumbent shall provide technical leadership from engineering throughcommissioning while ensuring safe, reliable, compliant, and highly availablesystems.Based at the Head Office, the position will require periodic travel to project sitesto support installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, andoperational validation activities.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Engineering & Design Leadership• Lead concept, basic, and detailed engineering activities for electrical,instrumentation, and automation systems.• Develop and review system architecture, single-line diagrams, loadcalculations, protection philosophies, control philosophies, I/O architecture,and engineering documentation.• Review and approve electrical layouts, cable schedules, MCCarchitectures, junction box layouts, instrumentation layouts, and controlsystem deliverables.• Ensure designs meet reliability, maintainability, safety, and operationalrequirements.2. Electrical System Engineering• Lead engineering activities related to HT/LT power distribution systems,substations, transformers, DG systems, UPS systems, switchgear, MCCs,grounding, lightning protection, and illumination systems.• Validate protection coordination philosophies and electrical systemintegration requirements.• Support vendor technical evaluations and equipment selection activities.3. Automation & Instrumentation Engineering• Lead engineering activities related to PLC, SCADA, HMI, remote I/Osystems, industrial communication networks, and control systems.• Develop and review control philosophies, cause-and-effect matrices,interlocks, alarm management, and operational sequences.• Lead instrumentation engineering involving pressure transmitters,temperature transmitters, mass flow meters, level transmitters, controlvalves, analyzers, and associated field instrumentation.• Guide PLC programming philosophy, ladder logic development, controlstrategies, and system integration activities.4. Codes, Standards & Compliance• Ensure compliance with applicable IS, IEC, NFPA, IEEE, PESO, andproject-specific standards.• Establish design review, validation, verification, and approval processes.• Ensure engineering documentation complies with statutory andoperational requirements.5. Testing, Qualification & Commissioning Support• Define system testing, qualification, and acceptance requirements.• Support FAT, SAT, loop checking, interlock verification, integratedsystem testing, and commissioning activities.• Review system performance against design objectives and operationalrequirements.• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues duringcommissioning and operational trials.6. Leadership & Project Coordination• Coordinate with Mechanical, Civil, Safety, Procurement, Operations, andCommissioning teams.• Mentor engineers and designers within the department.• Support development of departmental standards, engineeringprocedures, and best practices.• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.7. Technical Expertise• Electrical Power Distribution Systems• HT/LT Systems• Transformer & Switchgear Engineering• MCC & Control Panel Design• Grounding & Lightning Protection• Instrumentation Systems• PLC & SCADA Systems• Industrial Communication Networks• Cause & Effect Development• Control Philosophy Development• Interlock Logic Design• Industrial Automation Systems• Testing & Qualification Procedures• Commissioning & Operational Readiness• Multidisciplinary Engineering Coordination8. Software Proficiency• AutoCAD Electrical• EPLAN (Preferred)• ETAP• PLC Programming Platforms (Siemens / Allen-Bradley / Schneider)• SCADA Development Platforms• Microsoft Office SuitePREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, orInstrumentation Engineering.• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in electrical and automationengineering for industrial, cryogenic, aerospace, oil & gas, LNG, energy,or process facilities.• Proven experience in concept, basic, and detailed engineering activities.• Strong exposure to instrumentation, PLC/SCADA systems, controlphilosophies, and system integration.• Experience supporting projects from design through commissioning andoperational acceptance.• Strong understanding of applicable electrical, automation, and safety standards.• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.PURPOSE OF THE ROLETo lead the engineering and implementation of electrical, instrumentation, andautomation systems from concept through commissioning, ensuring safe, reliable,compliant, and operationally robust infrastructure supporting rocket stage testing,cryogenic operations and launch facilities.WHY WORK WITH US?At Astrobase, we believe in the power of human ingenuity and collaboration to pushthe boundaries of space exploration. As a team member, you’ll be:1. Creating History: Join us in developing cutting-edge launch vehicles, playing apivotal role in transforming space access and shaping the future of spaceexploration.2. Collaborating with Experts: Work alongside ISRO scientists and industry veteranswith decades of experience in designing India’s iconic space missions likeChandrayaan 33. Growth Opportunities: As Astrobase scales, you’ll have the chance to take onleadership roles and be part of an expanding organization driving change in theIndian space sector.4. Pioneering Space Technology: Your contributions will not only impact Astrobasebut also influence the global space ecosystem. Be part of something larger thanyourself.