Propulsion Engineer

Aule Space; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

ESOPs

Job summary

Aule Space Bangalore/Bengaluru is seeking a propulsion systems engineer to drive the full lifecycle of satellite propulsion, from requirements and design through in-space support.

You will work with propulsion vendors and internal teams, define tests, assist with launch campaigns, and contribute to long-term health monitoring of propulsion systems.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/B.E. in Aerospace, Physics, Electrical, or related engineering.
• 1+ years in propulsion systems within aerospace, satellite manufacturing, or adjacent industries.
• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Experience in the design and analysis of pressurized fluid systems.
• Familiarity with propulsion-system cleanliness and safe fluid-handling practices.
• Proficiency with CAD tools.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills for cross-subsystem collaboration.
• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Derive propulsion requirements (ΔV, thrust, lifetime, redundancy, duty cycles) from mission needs and contribute to architectures.
• Track requirements, interfaces, performance budgets, and critical parameters across the project life cycle.
• Collaborate with propulsion vendors through conceptual design and co-engineering; review designs, qualification procedures, and data for compliance.
• Support propulsion AIT at unit and spacecraft level, including integration procedures, cleanliness controls, leak checks, and propellant handling.
• Draft test plans, procedures, instrumentation schemes, and acceptance criteria.
• Support launch campaigns: fueling readiness, subsystem checkout, and pre-launch verification.
• Assist in-orbit commissioning, calibration burns, telemetry monitoring, propellant consumption, anomaly resolution, and health assessment.

Skills

Propulsion systems experience

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

CAD tools

Cross-subsystem collaboration

Strong written communication

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Aerospace, Physics, Electrical or related engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

In this role, you will work across the full propulsion system life cycle for Aule's satellite missions, from requirements definition through vendor coordination, co-engineering, integration, testing, and in-orbit support. You'll help connect our satellite engineering teams, propulsion vendors, and program stakeholders, working across subsystems to enable first-of-its-kind satellite servicing.

Responsibilities

• Derive propulsion requirements (ΔV, thrust, lifetime, redundancy, duty cycles) from mission needs, and contribute to candidate architectures that fit the technology roadmap and business strategy
• Track requirements, interfaces, performance budgets, and critical parameters across the project life cycle, and support technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders
• Work day-to-day with propulsion vendors through conceptual design and co-engineering; review their designs, analyses, qualification procedures, and acceptance data for compliance
• Support propulsion AIT at unit and spacecraft level, including integration procedures, safety and cleanliness controls, leak checks, and propellant handling
• Draft test plans, procedures, instrumentation schemes, and acceptance criteria
• Support launch campaigns: fueling readiness, subsystem checkout, and pre-launch verification
• Support in-orbit commissioning, calibration burns, and maneuver planning; monitor telemetry, track propellant consumption, and contribute to anomaly resolution and long-term health assessment

What We Look For

• B.Tech/B.E. in Aerospace, Physics, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline
• 1+ years in propulsion systems within aerospace, satellite manufacturing, or adjacent industries
• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
• Experience in the design and analysis of pressurized fluid systems
• Familiarity with propulsion-system cleanliness, contamination control, and safe fluid-handling practices
• Proficiency with CAD tools
• Strong written and interpersonal skills for cross-subsystem collaboration
• You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, adapt quickly, and enjoy solving hard problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hands-on experience supporting propulsion system test campaigns
• Familiarity with spacecraft AIV processes, safety compliance for pressure systems, and test methodologies

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, including ESOPs