Mechanical Assembly Integration and Testing (MAIT) Engineer

Pixxel; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Unlimited leaves & flexible working hours

Remote work and work-from-home benefit

Relocation assistance

Professional Mental Wellness services

Creche facility for primary caregivers

Employee Stock Options

Job summary

Pixxel in Bengaluru is looking for a Mechanical Assembly Integration and Testing (MAIT) Engineer to oversee satellite assembly processes. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and a minimum of 4-7 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, drafting AIT procedures, and ensuring compliance with testing protocols. Benefits include health coverage, unlimited leaves, and employee stock options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-7 years of experience in Mechanical Assembly & integration within the aerospace industry.
• Basic understanding of thermal control implementation on satellites.
• High proficiency in documentation and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute satellite assembly, integration, and testing processes.
• Draft detailed mechanical AIT procedures and checklists.
• Lead the development of all Mechanical Ground Support Equipment.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Proficiency in 3D CAD software

Hands-on experience operating power tools

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering

Knowledge of ESD phenomena

Education

B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

SAP

ERP

Google Workspace

MS Projects

Jira

Job description

Role: Mechanical Assembly Integration and Testing (MAIT) Engineer

Employment Type: Full Time

Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

Work Experience: Minimum 4-7 years of experience in Mechanical Assembly & integration of components/products within the aerospace, satellite manufacturing, automotive or defence industries.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee and execute satellite assembly, integration, and testing processes with a team of technicians and engineers, managing the production of Pixxel satellites.
• Draft detailed, step‑by‑step mechanical AIT procedures and assembly checklists for technician implementation based on Engineering Team designs and input.
• Verify and validate each step of the AIT procedures post‑implementation by technicians on the shop floor, covering Structural Assembly, Thermal control implementation, and subsequent environmental testing.
• Lead the development of all Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), including comprehensive 3D CAD design, basic stress analysis, vendor identification and management, and inspection and qualification of all MGSE.
• Supervise all satellite environmental testing processes, such as Thermal tests, vibration tests, and motion simulations.
• Collaborate with the production management team to plan the daily satellite production schedule.
• Address and resolve any issues that emerge during satellite AIT.
• Document the progress of the satellite AIT process and record observations during inspection and validation of procedures after implementation, utilizing enterprise software or manual record entry.
• Ensure the proper handling, storage, and tracking of all satellite components on the shop floor following handover from the Inventory Manager.

Desirable Skills & Certifications

• Excellent English communication skills essential; Hindi and Kannada proficiency a plus.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks and NX.
• Hands‑on experience operating power tools for basic reworks and prototype assembly development.
• Basic understanding of thermal control implementation on satellites (MLI, OSR, heaters, sensors, etc.).
• Experience reading and interpreting datasheets, technical reports, technical drawings, schematics, and assembly/test plans.
• Good experience with resource and production planning enterprise tools (e.g., SAP, ERP).
• High proficiency in documentation and planning tools (e.g., Google Workspace, MS Projects, Jira).
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical integration concepts and processes.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and operation of environmental test equipment (thermal vacuum chambers, shaker tables, 3‑axis motion simulators).
• Experience and quick documentation of test campaigns and report results with knowledge of satellite environmental testing.
• Strong experience and proficiency in maintaining tools and test equipment.
• Knowledge of ESD phenomena and best practices for prevention, surface cleaning, and preparation processes.
• Certification from organizations such as ISRO related to Mechanical AIT of spacecraft and satellites is a bonus.

Candidate Acumen

A strong desire to work in an unstructured, high‑growth, fast‑paced start‑up environment; ability to deal with challenges, devise innovative solutions, and build and guide a team toward success.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Unlimited leaves & flexible working hours
• Role‑based remote work and work‑from‑home benefit
• Relocation assistance
• Professional Mental Wellness services
• Creche facility for primary caregivers (limited to India)
• Employee Stock Options for all hires