Space Mechanisms Engineer - Separation System

catalyx space; Ahmedabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Provident fund

Job summary

Catalyx Space in Ahmedabad, India, is seeking a Lead Engineer to design and develop flight-qualified spacecraft separation devices. You will manage the entire lifecycle from architecture through testing, ensuring the integration of separation mechanisms into spacecraft platforms. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in spacecraft mechanisms, particularly in separation systems, and proficiency with SolidWorks and ANSYS. Competitive salary and health insurance are offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in spacecraft mechanisms, including ≥3 years specifically on separation systems.
• Experience preparing CMM probing area descriptions for inspection.
• Knowledge of coatings/plating/surface treatments for mechanism hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own design, architecture, and qualification of spacecraft separation systems.
• Lead development of separation mechanisms for spacecraft/platforms.
• Plan and execute qualification testing: vibration, shock, and TVAC.

Skills

Hands-on experience with flight-proven separation hardware

Strong GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Experience with SolidWorks

Vibration analysis

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Location

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (On-site)

Employment type

Full-time

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

Lead the design, development, and qualification of flight-proven spacecraft separation devices. You’ll own the full lifecycle—from architecture and detailed design through analysis, testing, supplier coordination, and flight qualification.

Responsibilities

• Own design, architecture, and qualification of spacecraft separation systems.
• Lead development of separation mechanisms for spacecraft/platforms.
• Support dynamic modelling and modal response simulations.
• Plan and execute qualification testing: vibration, shock, and TVAC.
• Collaborate with systems/structures teams for seamless integration.
• Deliver flight-qualified hardware and complete documentation (drawings, analyses, procedures, reports).
• Drive procurement and vendor coordination for parts and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering (or related).
• 5–10 years in spacecraft mechanisms, including ≥3 years specifically on separation systems.
• Hands‑on experience with flight‑proven separation hardware.
• Strong GD&T (ASME Y14.5), DFM, and DfAM skills; tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Experience with SolidWorks (layouts/linkages) or equivalent mechanism design tools.
• Modelling of complex joints; vibration analysis and test for mechanisms.
• Experience preparing CMM probing area descriptions for inspection.
• Knowledge of coatings/plating/surface treatments for mechanism hardware.
• Proficiency with ANSYS (or similar CAE) for structural, modal, and thermal analyses.
• Experience running qualification campaigns (shock, vibration, TVAC).
• Proven supplier/procurement coordination and schedule ownership.

Preferred

• Prior spacecraft separation system work and flight heritage hardware delivery.
• Comfort with occasional extended hours/weekends during critical test/launch windows.
• 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.