Propulsion Engineer- II

catalyx space; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Provident fund

Competitive salary

Job summary

Catalyx Space in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India is seeking a Propulsion Engineer - II to own propulsion hardware development for our entry-system propulsion module, including design, prototyping and hot-fire testing. You will work hands-on from concept to test bench and collaborate with senior engineers to deliver a flight-ready propulsion system.

Qualifications: Bachelor's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, about 3 years in propulsion or related fluid/thermal work, hands-on thruster testing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Around 3 years of experience in propulsion, fluid systems, or thermal systems.
• Hands-on thruster or engine testing experience.
• SolidWorks CAD modelling and assemblies experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFM, and design for additive manufacturing.
• Ability to perform material selection and hardware trade-offs.
• Familiarity with NASA CEA or equivalent propulsion analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving ability in lab and test environments.

Responsibilities

• Own propulsion hardware development, including design, prototyping, and hot-fire testing.
• Develop and implement plumbing layouts for feed systems and system integration.
• Design and develop DAQ and safety systems for propulsion testing.
• Support valve, tank, and line integration.
• Troubleshoot, iterate, and deliver tested propulsion hardware ready for system integration.
• Design and develop static-fire stands and related test infrastructure for propulsion validation.

Skills

Propulsion development

Thruster testing

System integration

Plumbing layouts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NASA CEA

Job description

Role: Propulsion Engineer - II

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (On-site)

Employment type: Full-time

Industry: Space Technology

About Catalyx Space:

We’re building AWS for space—providing in-space experiments and tech demos across LEO, deep space, and lunar orbit. Our offerings include unmanned labs, testbeds for rideshare and dedicated missions, and re-entry capsules for payload return. We simplify access with end-to-end solutions, no minimum mass limits, zero integration fees, and fast deployment (≤6 months), serving biopharma, semiconductors, materials science, defense, and more.

Role:

As a Propulsion Engineer at Catalyx Space, you will be responsible for engine development and propulsion plumbing for our entry-system propulsion module. You will design, build, and test thrusters and fluid systems, working hands-on from concept to test bench.

You will collaborate closely with the senior propulsion engineer to help deliver a flight-ready propulsion system.

Key responsibilities:

• Own propulsion hardware development, including design, prototyping, and hot-fire testing
• Develop and implement plumbing layouts for feed systems and system integration
• Design and develop DAQ and safety systems for propulsion testing
• Support valve, tank, and line integration
• Troubleshoot, iterate, and deliver tested propulsion hardware ready for system integration
• Design and develop static-fire stands and related test infrastructure for propulsion validation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Around 3 years of experience in propulsion, fluid systems, or thermal systems
• Hands-on experience with thruster or engine testing and plumbing layouts
• Strong expertise in SolidWorks for CAD modelling and assemblies
• Working knowledge of GD&T, DFM, and design for additive manufacturing
• Ability to perform material selection and support hardware trade-offs
• Familiarity with NASA CEA or equivalent propulsion analysis tools
• Strong problem-solving ability in lab and test environments

Nice to have:

• Direct experience contributing to flight-ready or flight-qualified propulsion hardware
• Exposure to earth-storable, non-toxic bipropellant engines
• Familiarity with propulsion instrumentation and DAQ systems
• Experience with engine testing workflows and plumbing optimization
• Exposure to algorithmic engineering design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to support extended hours or weekend work during critical build or test phases

Compensation & benefits:

• Competitive salary (details will be shared with shortlisted candidates),
• health insurance
• Provident fund.

Equal Opportunity: Catalyx Space is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any protected characteristic.