Satellite Quality Technician

Omnivore; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Unlimited leaves & flexible working

Remote work option

Relocation assistance

Mental wellness services

Creche facility (India)

Employee Stock Options

Job summary

Pixxel is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure that incoming and in-house electrical and mechanical parts meet predefined requirements. You will drive QA through incoming, supplier, and in-process inspections, collaborating with manufacturing, AIT and supply chain to ensure quality targets for space hardware.

The role requires 4+ years in Electronics Quality, a Diploma/ITI in related fields, and familiarity with AS9100, IPC-A-610 and metrology tools.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI in Electrical/Electronics/Industrial Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4+ years as Electronics/EEE Quality Technician.
• Experience with incoming, in-process, supplier, and internal QA inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming electrical and mechanical part QC per inspection plans.
• Assist QA engineers in supplier inspections.
• Execute in-process inspections during AIT.
• Document results in MES and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Support audits and quality reviews.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, AIT, and supply chain to meet quality targets.
• Participate in subsystem and spacecraft-level tests.

Skills

Reading drawings

Electrical schematics

Electronics inspection

PCBA inspection

Machined parts

Electromechanical components

Quality standards (AS9100)

IPC-A-610

Metrology tools

Root cause analysis

CAPA processes

Education

Diploma/ITI in Electrical/Electronics/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microscope

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Vernier caliper

Gauges

Torque tools

CMMs

VMMs

Job description

Role

Quality Technician

Employment Type

Full Time

Educational Qualification

Diploma or ITI in electrical, electronics, aerospace or industrial engineering

Work Experience

4+ years of experience as Electronics or EEE (Electrical, Electronics & Electromechanical) Quality Technician

Role Description

As a key member of Pixxel’s Quality Assurance team, the Electro-Mech Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring that all incoming and inhouse manufactured electrical and mechanical parts and assemblies comply to the pre-defined requirements.

The candidate will drive quality assurance through incoming quality control, source inspection at suppliers and internal in-process inspections. This position requires close collaboration with manufacturing, AIT and supply chain teams to ensure quality requirements are met and space hardware is accepted and delivered successfully.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Execute quality control of incoming electrical and mechanical parts as per inspectionplans created by quality engineers
• Support quality engineers in inspections at suppliers’ facilities
• Execute in-process inspections during satellite Assembly, Integration & Testing (AIT).
• Document the inspection results in the internal MES system to ensure compliance with project, customer, and industry quality requirements.
• Participate in subsystem and spacecraft-level integration and test campaigns.
• Report nonconformances identified during inspections and follow-up on root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support customer audits, internal audits, and quality reviews.
• Work closely with quality engineers to plan and execute inspections for new missions

Desirable Skills & Certifications

• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Experience in inspecting electronic components, PCBAs, machined parts and electromechanical components.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, etc.
• Able to operate and handle basic tools like Microscope, Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Vernier Caliper, Gauges, torque tools, ideally CMMs and VMMs
• Familiar with cleanroom protocols and contamination control.
• Good understanding of nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.

Candidate Acumen

A proactive quality professional who can independently manage electronics quality control activities, work effectively with internal teams, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality space hardware.

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

About Pixxel

Pixxel is a space data company and spacecraft manufacturer redefining Earth observation with hyperspectral imaging. The company’s first three commercial hyperspectral satellites—Fireflies—deliver imagery at 5-meter resolution and 135+ spectral bands, providing 50x richer detail than traditional Earth observation systems and unlocking insights across agriculture, climate, energy, environment, and more.

Once fully deployed, Pixxel’s constellation of 18-24 satellites will capture imagery across up to 250 bands in VNIR and SWIR ranges, with a 40 km swath and daily global revisit capability. Pixxel’s most unique strength is its full-stack approach, integrating every layer of the value chain from satellite hardware and manufacturing to AI-powered analytics.

Pixxel’s satellite constellation is complemented by Aurora, its in-house Earth Observation Studio that simplifies satellite imagery analysis and democratises remote sensing for all. Designed to make hyperspectral data more accessible, Aurora by Pixxel combines high-frequency imagery with AI-powered tools to generate actionable insights, even for users without technical backgrounds. The third pillar of Pixxel’s ecosystem is its in-house satellite manufacturing capability. Beyond building its own spacecraft, Pixxel also provides satellite systems and subsystems to other organisations. This dual capacity sets it apart in a sector where most companies focus on either payload design or data operations, but not both.

Pixxel’s team is young but deeply mission-aligned, with a culture rooted in curiosity, speed, and long-term thinking. As the company grows its constellation and expands Aurora, the focus remains on making space-based insights practical, scalable, and genuinely helpful so that the health of the planet becomes measurable and action becomes possible.

Pixxel was the only Indian startup selected for the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator in Los Angeles and has been recognised in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Via Satellite’s Top Innovators list.

For more information, see our Careers page or follow Pixxel on LinkedIn and X/Twitter

Culture

Pixxel is an organization where we enable our employees to work on world-changing problems that they are passionate about, and a place where they can be their best selves day in and day out while ensuring they have fun every day

Central to our employee-first ethos is a commitment to ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard. We nurture a healthy and supportive work environment where we prioritise well-being and growth in all aspects of life

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