Satellite Systems Engineer

Title: Satellite Systems Engineer
Industry: Space Technology
Location: Ahmedabad
Role Type: Full-time

Experience: 0-2 years

About the Role:

You will join the team responsible for the end-to-end technical definition, verification, and delivery of the company’s SAR satellites and the broader constellation architecture. As a Junior Systems Engineer, you will work under senior leads supporting spacecraft system design, analysis, integration, testing, and operations.

This role is ideal for early-career engineers with exposure to satellite design competitions, UAV/autonomous systems, aerospace/automotive startup engineering, or student-led mission teams. 

Responsibilities:

-System Engineering Fundamentals 

• Support requirements development, flow-down, and traceability for spacecraft bus and mission systems. 
• Assist in trade studies across subsystems (power, thermal, ADCS, comms, propulsion, structures). 
• Contribute to constellation-level modelling: coverage, revisit, power budgets, SAR duty-cycle impacts, link analysis. 
• Participate in CONOPS development, mission timelines, and operational scenarios. 

-Modelling, Simulation & Analysis 

• Assist with modelling using STK, GMAT, Orekit, MATLAB, Python, or equivalent. 
• Run simulations for: orbit propagation, power/thermal profiles, pointing requirements for SAR, satellite data budgets. 

-Integration, Test & Launch Preparation 

• Support environmental test planning (vibe, TVAC, EMI/EMC). 
• Assist in creating ICDs, test procedures, and verification matrices. 
• Participate in factory tests, pre-shipment checks, and launch campaign preparation. 

-Documentation & Processes 

• Maintain system requirements, ICDs, change logs, risks, and configuration documentation. 
• Present updates, analyses, and test results in internal engineering reviews. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0-2 years experience, strong fundamentals, curiosity, and discipline: 
• BE/BTech in Aerospace Engineering (mandatory). 
• 0-2 years full-time experience, OR student project leadership in: 

-CubeSat/CanSat teams, 

-UAV/autonomous systems, 

-Formula Student/Hyperloop, 

-aerospace robotics/space tech labs. 

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication 

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Basic understanding of: 

-orbital mechanics & LEO operations, 

-key spacecraft subsystems, 

-systems engineering concepts (requirements V-model, V&V, review cycles). 

• Strong technical communication and documentation skills. 
• Familiarity with Python or MATLAB. 

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have, Not Required): 

• Space mission modelling tools (STK, GMAT, Orekit). 
• Exposure to SAR concepts, RF systems, or payload–bus integration. 
• Exposure to ECSS/NASA systems engineering processes. 
• Exposure to hardware testing, HIL testing, or satellite flatsats. 
• Knowledge of RF basics and T&C link behavior. 
• Experience with JIRA, Git, or similar tools. 

Soft Skills & Attitude: 

• Fast learner with a willingness to understand multiple subsystems. 
• Ownership mindset—comfortable with ambiguity and responsibility. 
• Ability to work occasional off-hours during critical mission phases (AIT, launch, LEOP, anomalies). 

Why Join Us? 

• Work on India’s next-generation commercial SAR constellation. 
• Full-spectrum systems engineering exposure from day one. 
• Mentorship from senior spacecraft & SAR mission experts. 
• High-growth environment with increasing responsibility.