Structural Engineer

Aule Space; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOPs

Job summary

Aule Space in Bengaluru is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead end-to-end design of satellite structures, perform verification and validation, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver first-of-its-kind satellite servicing solutions.

You will design frames, panels, brackets in CAD, build FEM models, define test criteria, and own the structure through its lifecycle, with a focus on lightweight, robust spacecraft components.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Mechanisms/Mechatronics/Structural Engineering.
• Experience designing aerospace mechanical systems and solving contact dynamics.
• Familiarity with GD&T and space-grade design standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design satellite structures and subsystems in CAD with lightweight, buildable designs.
• Ensure docking mechanism survivability and flight component integrity.
• Build FEM models to check strength and loads during launch and on-orbit.
• Document design, analysis, and reviews clearly and consistently.
• Own the structure through its lifecycle: concept, design, build, test, production.
• Define load cases for qualification tests aligned with spacecraft environment.
• Set test goals, requirements, and pass/fail criteria.
• Compare test results with FEA and iteratively improve models.

Skills

Strength of Materials

Aircraft Structures

Composite Materials

Vibrations & Structural Dynamics

Aeroelasticity

Rigid Body Dynamics

Mechanical Fundamentals

Orbital Dynamics

Written & Interpersonal Skills

Education

B.Tech/B.E or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Physics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

Multibody Dynamics Tools

Job description

In this role, you will be responsible for executing an end-to-end design cycle of the satellite structures, including verification and validation of the simulation results. This role requires working across multiple disciplines and subsystems, collaborating with a team to develop solutions that will enable first-of-its-kind satellite servicing. This role requires demonstrated experience working on and building space systems.

Responsibilities

• Design satellite structures and subsystems in CAD, including frames, panels, brackets, and avionics housings. Keep designs simple, light, and buildable.
• Ensure operational and launch survivability of the docking mechanism and all flight components within the spacecraft.
• Build and run FEM models to check strength, stiffness, and response to launch and on-orbit loads.
• Write clear, consistent documentation for design, analysis, and reviews.
• Own the structure through its full lifecycle: concept, design, build, test, and production.
• Define load cases for qualification tests and ensure they match the real spacecraft environment.
• Set test goals, requirements, and pass/fail criteria.
• Compare test results with FEA, fix gaps, and improve models.

What We Look for

• Strong foundation in Strength of Materials, Aircraft Structures, Composite Materials, Vibrations & Structural Dynamics, Aeroelasticity, and Rigid Body Dynamics.
• B.Tech/B.E or higher in Mechanical, Physics, Electrical, or any related engineering discipline
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Mechanisms/Mechatronics/Structural Engineering within the aerospace, satellite manufacturing, automotive, or defence industries
• Strong grasp of fundamental concepts of required fields like Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Controls, and Orbital Dynamics
• Previous experience in building mechanical systems and solving contact dynamics
• Experience using a high-end CAD software design package (e.g., NX, CATIA, etc.) and Multibody Physics tools
• Strong written and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various subsystems

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with leading teams building and testing mechanisms/products for space
• Familiarity with engineering drawing standards and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of design and testing standards by NASA, ECSS, GSFC etc.
• Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA).
• Understands Failure modes, effects, and criticality analysis (FMECA).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation including ESOPs