Technical Assistant (Stage Propulsion Systems Integration)

ABOUT ASTROBASE SPACE TECHNOLOGIES

Astrobase is a pioneering spacetech startup founded by prominent Senior ISRO scientists and IIT Bombay alumni with over 20 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, testing and flying advanced Cryogenic Launch Vehicles. Driven by a vision to make India a Space tech powerhouse, we are developing innovative launch vehicles that will transform space exploration. At Astrobase, you’ll be part of a team creating history in the Indian space industry. Our goal is to become the first private space company from India to land on the moon economically. Our Propulsion team is looking for experienced and passionate professionals who have designed and hot-fired preburners or gas generators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out lower/upper-stage integration under senior engineers; support build sequences, schedules and readiness reviews.
• Plan and support assembly of feed, pressurisation, purge, vent/relief, fill/drain and pneumatic systems, including installation of tubing, valves, regulators, sensors, fittings and other fluid components.
• Draft assembly, inspection and test procedures for review, and support at execution: torque sequences, cleanliness and FOD controls, leak checks, proof tests, valve functional checks and health checks.
• Support stage tests from cold-flow and cryogenic proof tests to stage static fires; reduce test data and flag anything off-nominal.
• Maintain assembly P&IDs, health-check and test documents, and as-built traceability records; raise NCRs and record dispositions.
• Help detail fluid interfaces, line supports, component mountings and handling fixtures in CAD; check them at fit-up and report issues to design, manufacturing and quality teams.
• Update lower/upper-stage CAD models and BoMs, including test-stand, facility and GSE/umbilical interfaces; prepare assembly drawings for manufacturing and integration.
• Track BoM availability and kitting status for flight hardware; flag shortages to supply chain and planning.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION

• Diploma (first class) or B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6–10 years of hands-on work in assembly, integration or testing of fluid, pneumatic or mechanical hardware.
• Experience with high-pressure gas or cryogenic fluid hardware: tubing, fittings, valves, regulators and seals.
• Reading P&IDs and engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• BoM tracking and test-data plotting; clear, accurate record keeping.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Prior work on launch vehicle fluid hardware, test stands, GSE, cryogenic systems or stage test campaigns.
• Tube fittings, routing and bending; welded and brazed joint inspection; cryogenic seals.
• Helium leak checks, propellant-service cleaning and cryogenic (LN2, LOX) handling.
• Quality systems and inspection records; BoM and kitting control in PLM.
• Drafting P&IDs; test-data reduction in Python or MATLAB.
• Clean-room, FOD control and high-pressure safety practice.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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?

At Astrobase, we believe in the power of human ingenuity and collaboration to push the boundaries of space exploration. As a team member, you’ll be:

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. Apply with your CV and a short note on combustion hardware you have designed, built or tested.