Electrochemical Engineer

Bellatrix Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellatrix Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.

in Bengaluru seeks a hands-on electrochemistry engineer to develop, operate, and optimize electrochemical cells and high-temperature electrolysis processes. You will work across experimental setups, materials, process development, and characterization, applying CV, potentiostats, galvanostats, and modelling to advance metal extraction and deposition for advanced aerospace technologies.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant industry/research experience in electrochemistry or related fields.
• Hands-on experience building, assembling, and operating electrochemical cells.
• Familiarity with electrochemical instrumentation and laboratory power supplies.
• Strong foundation in electrochemistry and materials processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, operate, and optimize electrochemical cells and test setups.
• Work on high-temperature electrolysis and process development.
• Operate power supplies for material deposition on substrates.
• Perform CV, potentiostat, galvanostat experiments.
• Conduct electrochemical research to understand cell performance and mechanisms.
• Develop and optimize electrochemical processes for extraction and deposition of metals and alloys.
• Apply modelling to simulate electrochemical reactions and processes.
• Work with high-temperature materials and refractory components.

Skills

applied electrochemistry

high-temperature electrolysis

electrochemical process development

cyclic voltammetry

electrochemical cells

DC power supplies

electrochemical instrumentation

simulation and modelling

Education

Ph.D., M.E./M.Tech., B.E./B.Tech. in Electrochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Potentiostats

Galvanostats

Laboratory power supplies

Electrochemical instrumentation

Job description

Bellatrix Aerospace is a deep-tech space technology company focused on developing innovative propulsion and advanced technologies for the future of space transportation. The company works at the intersection of aerospace engineering, advanced materials, electrochemistry, and high-temperature technologies to build next-generation solutions for space applications.

Role Overview

The role involves hands-on development and operation of electrochemical cells, high-temperature electrolysis processes, material deposition and extraction, electrochemical characterization, and process simulation. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in electrochemistry and be comfortable working across experimental setups, materials, process development, and characterization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, build, operate, and optimize electrochemical cells and associated experimental setups.
• Work on high-temperature electrolysis and contribute to electrochemical process development.
• Operate electrochemical cells and associated power supplies for material deposition on targeted substrates.
• Perform experiments using potentiostats, galvanostats, and cyclic voltammetry (CV) techniques.
• Conduct electrochemical research to understand and optimize cell performance and reaction mechanisms.
• Develop and optimize electrochemical processes for the extraction and dissolution of metals, alloys, and other materials.
• Apply fundamental principles of electrochemistry to process simulation and modelling to evaluate and validate electrochemical reactions.
• Work with high-temperature materials, ceramics, and refractory materials relevant to electrochemical systems.
• Support post-processing and treatment of developed materials/components to enhance their functional and mechanical properties.
• Conduct or support mechanical, physical, chemical, and thermal characterization of materials.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical unit operations, chemical reaction engineering, process equipment design, and chemical engineering thermodynamics to process development.
• Troubleshoot experimental setups, identify process challenges, and develop practical solutions.
• Manage multiple experimental activities/projects while maintaining proper documentation and communication of results.

Qualification and Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant industry/research experience in electrochemistry, chemical engineering, materials engineering, or a related field.
• Ph.D., M.E./M.Tech., B.E./B.Tech. in Electrochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience in building, assembling, and operating electrochemical cells.
• Experience working with electrochemical instrumentation and laboratory power supplies is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of applied electrochemistry and electrochemical reaction principles.
• Working knowledge of high-temperature electrolysis and electrochemical process development.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Cyclic voltammetry
• Electrochemical cells
• DC power supplies
• Understanding of metal/alloy/material extraction, dissolution, and electrodeposition through electrochemical processes.
• Ability to apply electrochemical theory to simulation and modelling of electrochemical reactions.
• Basic knowledge of high-temperature materials, ceramics, and refractories.
• Understanding of material post-processing and property enhancement techniques.
• Familiarity with mechanical, physical, chemical, and thermal material characterization.
• Basic understanding of:
• Mechanical Unit Operations
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Process Equipment Design
• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Professional Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document technical work clearly and unambiguously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A hands-on, experimental approach to engineering challenges.
• Ability to develop creative and practical solutions to technical problems.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and experiments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to experimental accuracy, safety, and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and fast-paced R&D environment.
• Work on cutting-edge aerospace and space technology with direct applications in next-generation space systems.
• Gain hands-on exposure to advanced electrochemistry, high-temperature processes, materials, and propulsion-related technologies.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams spanning chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, and aerospace engineering.
• Contribute to the development and scale-up of technologies that address challenging engineering problems in the space sector.
• Be part of a deep-tech, innovation-driven environment where experimentation, engineering ownership, and problem-solving are highly valued.