Senior Spacecraft Structure Engineer

Galaxeye Space Solutions Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair compensation

Startup growth environment

Flexible working hours

Open to new ideas and processes

Close work with Founding Team

Job summary

GALAXEYE SPACE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED, Bengaluru, is hiring for the Satellite Bus team to own the spacecraft structural system. You will lead the structural design and analysis of satellite bus structures and mechanical assemblies across the full lifecycle, from concept through qualification testing.

The role requires 3–6 years in aerospace structural design/analysis, proficiency in SolidWorks and Simcenter 3D/NX Nastran, and a strong understanding of materials, manufacturing, and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Must-have: 3–6 years of experience in structural design or analysis for aerospace or high-reliability systems.

Responsibilities

• Own structural design and analysis of satellite bus systems including primary and secondary structures.
• Support the structure lifecycle from concept trade studies and preliminary sizing to detailed design, manufacturing support, integration, and qualification.
• Perform structural simulations including static and quasi-static load analysis, modal and frequency response analysis, random vibration, shock, buckling, and fatigue with margin of safety calculations.
• Conduct FEA simulations using Symcenter 3D (NX Nastran) to evaluate launch and operating loads.
• Drive structural sizing and weight optimization of spacecraft structures and payload enclosures.
• Collaborate with thermal, electrical, RF, AIT, and systems teams to ensure integrated spacecraft performance.

Skills

SolidWorks

Simcenter 3D (NX Nastran)

Mechanics of materials

Structural dynamics

Launch loads

Fatigue analysis

FEA modeling

Lightweight materials

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Simcenter 3D

NX Nastran

Job description

GALAXEYE SPACE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED | Full time

Banglorenorth, India

You will be joining the Satellite Bus team and working on building the spacecraft structural system . You will own the structural design and analysis of satellite bus structures and mechanical assemblies , ensuring structural integrity, mass efficiency, manufacturability, and mission reliability. The role involves working across the full development lifecycle from concept design and structural analysis through manufacturing support, integration, and qualification testing.

Responsibilities :

Own structural design and analysis of satellite bus systems including primary and secondary structures.

Support the structure lifecycle from concept trade studies and preliminary sizing to detailed design, manufacturing support, integration, and qualification.

Perform structural simulations including:

Static and quasi-static load analysis

Modal and frequency response analysis

Random vibration analysis

Shock analysis

Buckling and stability analysis

Fatigue and margin of safety calculations

Conduct FEA simulations using Simcenter 3D (NX Nastran) to evaluate launch and operational load conditions.

Support structural sizing and weight optimization of spacecraft structures and payload enclosures.

Drive structural inputs for system architecture trades including stiffness, mass, load paths, mounting strategies, and packaging.

Perform material and process selection based on stiffness-to-weight, strength, fatigue, thermal stability, and environmental durability.

Apply DFM/DFA principles to ensure designs are manufacturability and assembly-friendly.

Develop CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and assembly documentation .

Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis and fitment validation for subsystem integration.

Work closely with manufacturing teams for fabrication, surface treatments, and build planning .

Correlate analysis models with structural test data and update FEA models accordingly.

Collaborate with thermal, electrical, RF, AIT, and systems teams to ensure integrated spacecraft performance.

Requirements

Must-have Qualifications :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field .

3–6 years of experience in structural design or analysis for aerospace or high-reliability systems.

Strong proficiency in:

SolidWorks for CAD modeling and detailed drafting.

Simcenter 3D (NX Nastran) for structural simulations and analysis.

Strong understanding of:

Mechanics of materials

Structural dynamics and vibration environments

Launch load conditions

Fatigue and margin of safety calculations

Experience with finite element modeling and structural sizing .

Familiarity with materials and manufacturing processes for lightweight aerospace structures (machining, bonding, composites, inserts, surface treatments).

Experience working closely with manufacturing and assembly teams to take designs to hardware .

Familiarity with drawing standards, GD&T, and production-ready documentation .

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good-to-have :

Experience with satellite structural architecture or spacecraft subsystems .

Familiarity with thermal-structural coupling analysis .

Experience performing tolerance stack-up analysis .

Exposure to space qualification environments and structural testing .

Experience working in private aerospace or hardware-focused startups .

Hands‑on involvement in hardware integration and environmental testing .

• Fair compensation will be provided as per market standard.
  
• Experience rapid growth and start-up culture.
  
• Flexible Working Hours.
  
• Open to exploring, discussing and implementing new ideas and processes.
  
• Opportunity to work closely with the Founding Team at GalaxEye.
  
• Get a chance to work with Advisors holding senior positions and decades of experience.