Avionics System Engineer

Cosmicport; Thoothukudi; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosmicport in Thoothukudi is seeking an Avionics & Test Systems Engineer to develop propulsion test instrumentation and DAQ/control systems. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Bachelor's in relevant fields and 0-2 years of experience.

This hands-on role involves designing DAQ systems, sensor architectures, and control systems, enabling candidates to work across hardware, software, and propulsion systems.

The position offers competitive compensation aligned with experience and significant ownership within a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with DAQ and sensor architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate DAQ systems for data acquisition.
• Develop sensor architectures for various measurements.
• Define practices for reliable test operations.
• Develop control systems for propulsion test rigs using LabVIEW.
• Design custom electronics modules as required.
• Support static fire testing and subsystem qualification.

Skills

Instrumentation and DAQ systems

NI LabVIEW (Intermediate to Advanced Level)

Engineering and troubleshooting

Sensors and signal conditioning

Control systems and real-time systems

Education

Master's in Instrumentation and Control, Embedded Systems, Aerospace, or relevant discipline

Bachelor's in Electrical and Electronics, Mechatronics, or relevant discipline

Tools

Embedded C/C++ development

PCB design tools

Job description

Avionics & Test Systems Engineer (Instrumentation and Controls)

We are developing advanced liquid rocket propulsion and launch vehicle systems and are looking for a multidisciplinary engineer to own the development of propulsion test instrumentation, DAQ/control systems, and early‑stage avionics architecture.

This role spans propulsion testing, electronics, automation, embedded systems, and launch vehicle avionics. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, capable of working from first principles, and comfortable building both hardware and software systems for rocket engine development and testing.

Educational Qualification

Master's (preferred) in Instrumentation and Control, Embedded Systems, Aerospace, Automation, Power Electronics, IoT (or any other relevant discipline), or Bachelor's in Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Aerospace (or any other relevant discipline) with 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate DAQ systems for high‑speed data acquisition and synchronized logging
• Develop sensor architectures for pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, strain, load, and rotational measurements
• Define wiring, grounding, shielding, and EMI/EMC practices for reliable test operations
• Develop safety interlocks and automated test sequencing systems
• Develop control systems for propulsion test rigs and fluid systems using LabVIEW
• Design control cabinets, interface electronics, signal conditioning, and power distribution systems
• Design custom electronics modules and interface boards where required
• Support static fire testing, turbopump testing, valve characterization, and subsystem qualification campaigns

Required Qualities

• Experience with instrumentation and DAQ systems
• Experience with NI LabVIEW (Intermediate to Advanced Level)
• Strong hands‑on engineering and troubleshooting capability
• Understanding of sensors, signal conditioning, and industrial communication systems
• Willing to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic startup environment
• Knowledge of control systems and real‑time systems

Preferred Qualities

• Experience with embedded C/C++ development
• Familiarity with PCB design tools
• Ability to work across hardware and software domains
• High degree of attention to detail
• Demonstrated capability to work efficiently with little to no supervision

Experience Level

0-2 years

Compensation

Competitive, aligned with experience and ownership level

The ideal candidate is deeply hands‑on, capable of independently building and debugging systems, comfortable moving between software, electronics, instrumentation, and propulsion hardware, and excited about building rocket systems from the ground up.

We are a hands‑on, high‑effort role with significant ownership and real engineering challenges.

If you are passionate about rockets, love building systems from the ground up, and are eager to learn across disciplines, we would love to hear from you.