Satellite System Design Engineer

Novap HR; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Novap HR is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Satellite Systems and Design) to drive end-to-end system architecture for CubeSat and small satellite missions in Gurugram onsite. You will translate mission goals into system-level requirements, manage budgets, and coordinate across payload, power, ADCS, propulsion, RF, and thermal subsystems.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, developing engineering documentation, and ensuring verification through simulations and testing.

Qualifications

• Experience with mission analysis, orbit design and simulation tools.
• Solid understanding of CubeSat subsystems – ADCS, Power, Thermal, Propulsion, RF.
• Hands-on experience in system integration, testing and verification (AIT/AIV).
• Knowledge of RF systems, link budget, and IoT payload design (LoRa, SDR, LPWAN).
• Familiarity with space standards and best practices (ECSS, NASA, ISRO guidelines).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end satellite system design and architecture development for CubeSat missions.
• Translate mission objectives into system-level requirements across subsystems.
• Own and manage system budgets including mass, power, data rate, link budget, and ΔV.
• Lead design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and ensure readiness at each stage.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote strong systems engineering practices.

Skills

Mission analysis & orbit design

CubeSat subsystems (ADCS, Power, Therm

System integration & verification (AIT

RF systems & link budget

Leadership & coordination

Stakeholder management

Tools

STK

GMAT

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer (Satellite Systems and Design)

Location: Gurugram - Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end satellite system design and architecture development for CubeSat and small satellite missions.
• Translate mission objectives into system-level requirements, ensuring alignment across all subsystems (payload, power, ADCS, propulsion, communication, and thermal).
• Own and manage system budgets including mass, power, data rate, link budget, and ΔV.
• Perform system trade-off studies to optimize performance, cost, and risk for mission success.
• Drive system integration and interface definition across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Lead and coordinate design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and ensure technical readiness at each stage.
• Develop and maintain system engineering documentation, including requirements, ICDs, and verification plans.
• Ensure mission feasibility and performance validation through simulations, analysis, and testing.
• Work closely with payload and RF teams to define communication architecture, link budget, and coverage strategy.
• Support launch vehicle integration, mission planning, and on-orbit operations strategy.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring reliability & compliance with space standards.
• Collaborate with program management to support schedule, cost, and milestone tracking.
• Mentor & guide junior engineers, f. founding strong systems engineering practices within the team.

Desirable Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with mission analysis, orbit design, and simulation tools (STK, GMAT, MATLAB/Python).
• Solid understanding of CubeSat subsystems – ADCS, Power, Thermal, Propulsion, and RF communication systems.
• Hands-on experience in system integration, testing and verification (AIT/AIV) for space systems.
• Knowledge of RF systems, link budget analysis, and IoT payload design (LoRa, SDR, LPWAN).
• Familiarity with space standards and best practices (ECSS, NASA standards, IN‑SPACe/ISRO guidelines).
• Strong skills in multidisciplinary coordination, technical leadership and stakeholder management.