Mechanical Design Engineer (Satellite Systems) | Gurugram, India

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of satellite structures, mechanisms, and thermal systems. The role involves end-to-end ownership of spacecraft mechanical subsystems, from concept design and analysis through testing, integration, launch, and mission support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop spacecraft structures, enclosures, mechanisms, and thermal hardware.
• Create 3D CAD models using CATIA, Siemens NX, or SolidWorks.
• Perform structural and thermal analysis using ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar CAE tools.
• Define material selection, mechanical architecture, mass budgets, and thermal margins.
• Ensure compliance with ECSS, NASA, and ISRO standards.
• Support electronics packaging, thermal management, and subsystem integration.
• Lead environmental testing including vibration, shock, acoustic, and thermal vacuum tests.
• Collaborate with systems, avionics, RF, and AOCS teams for spacecraft development.
• Manage vendors, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and qualification activities.
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in design reviews (PDR/CDR).
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in satellite mechanical design, structural analysis, and thermal engineering.
• Hands-on experience with CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, ANSYS, and Abaqus.
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFM/DFA, FEA, thermal control systems, composites, and lightweight materials.
• Experience with spacecraft qualification, environmental testing, and failure analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CATIA / Siemens NX Certification
• ANSYS or Abaqus Training
• GD&T Certification (ASME Y14.5)
• Reliability Engineering, FMEA/FMECA, or Aerospace Standards Training