Technical Assistant, Integration (Hardware & Test)

Astrobase Space Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Life insurance

ESOPs

Unlimited coffee

Job summary

Astrobase Space Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru invites an experienced Technical Assistant, Integration (Hardware & Test) to own and execute integration tasks for propulsion hardware. You will release drawings, perform first-article inspections and ensure records accompany parts as they move to assembly.

The role requires a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in aerospace fluid systems, with hands-on fitting, testing and GD&T expertise. ESOPs and health coverage are offered.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years in aerospace assembly, integration or testing.
• Experience with torque on fittings, pressure testing and inspection records.

Responsibilities

• Get integration parts made: release drawings and realize integration hardware.
• Run first-article inspection on new parts to AS9102 and verify certificates.
• Raise NCRs with photos and measurements and rework as needed.
• Deliver lines, brackets, harnesses and seals with records to the assembly floor.
• Plan builds with the floor team and track shortages and NCRs.

Skills

AS9100D quality

Leak testing LT

Cryogenic tests

GD&T drawings

Team leadership

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Technical Assistant, Integration (Hardware & Test)

Full-Time

ABOUT ASTROBASE SPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Astrobase Space Technologies is an early-stage Bengaluru company building a two-stage orbital launch vehicle. Our engine is a LOX-methane full-flow staged-combustion engine. The Astrobase Propulsion team is looking for experienced and passionate professionals who can own the vehicle's stage fluid and propulsion systems from design to flight.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Get integration parts made: release drawings, realize integration hardware.
• Run first-article inspection on new parts to AS9102; check material, conformity and inspection certificates before acceptance.
• Raise nonconformance reports with photos and measurements, rework or repair through re-inspection.
• Deliver accepted lines, brackets, harnesses, fittings and seals with their records, and hand them to the assembly floor against the build plan.
• Plan each build stage with the floor team; track shortages, open NCRs and pending inspections, and keep the traveller checklists.

BASIC QUALIFICATION

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Min. 10+ years in assembly, integration or testing of aerospace, defence or space fluid systems.
• Hands-on fitting of tube assemblies, flanges, seals and threaded fittings to specified torque.
• Pressure and leak testing by pressure-decay, bubble and helium mass-spectrometer methods.
• Receiving inspection with standard metrology: verniers, micrometers, height, thread and bore gauges.
• Reads drawings with GD&T, P&IDs and work instructions; writes clear inspection and test records.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• First-article inspection and NCR/MRB work under an AS9100D quality system.
• Oxygen-service cleaning and handling (ASTM G93, IEST-STD-CC1246).
• ASNT Level II in Leak Testing (LT); leak test practice per NASA-STD-7012A.
• Cryogenic test stand work with LN2 or LOX; pressure-system safety (NASA-STD-8719.17, ASME B31.3).
• Continuity and insulation-resistance checks on instrumentation harnesses.
• Has trained junior technicians or led a shift.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary: ₹12-20 LPA fixed CTC, variable pay based on experience and role fitment.
• Attractive early-stage stock options (ESOPs).
• Group health insurance: employee, spouse, children and parents.
• Insurance: term-life and personal-accident cover.
• Work environment: Challenging, stimulating, research-driven work solving rocket problems every day with a great team. We have a good time, and unlimited coffee.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• 1. Creating History: Join us in developing cutting-edge launch vehicles, playing a pivotal role in transforming space access and shaping the future of space exploration.
• 2. Collaborating with Experts: Work alongside ISRO scientists and industry veterans with decades of experience in designing India’s iconic space missions like Chandrayaan 3
• 3. Growth Opportunities: As Astrobase scales, you’ll have the chance to take on leadership roles and be part of an expanding organization driving change in the Indian space sector.
• 4. Pioneering Space Technology: Your contributions will not only impact Astrobase but also influence the global space ecosystem. Be part of something larger than yourself.

Astrobase is an equal-opportunity employer; we hire on skills, merit and experience.