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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
• Design ownership of combustion devises, continuous improvement
• Design the regen-cooled main chamber: copper liner, coolant channels, closeout jacket, manifolds, throat and cooled nozzle section.
• Manage structural, thermal, fluid and stability analysis and optimize the performance
• Build CAD models and release drawings with GD&T for chamber parts and the main-injector and nozzle-extension interfaces.
• Create and own process for manufacturing, assembly and testing
• Own chamber acceptance: flow balance, proof, helium leak and CT blockage checks; close ECR/ECOs, NCR dispositions and data packages.
• Documentation, change management and hardware acceptance.
BASIC QUALIFICATION
• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Min. 5+ years designing and testing liquid rocket thrust chambers.
• Hands-on work on regeneratively cooled chambers for pump-fed engines, taken through hot-fire.
• Experience with cryogenic coolants (LCH4 or LH2) .
• Advanced CAD/PLM: Siemens NX/Teamcenter, CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE or Creo/Windchill; GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Reacting-flow CFD (Star-CCM+ or Fluent) and FEA (Ansys Mechanical or Abaqus).
• Acoustic cavity or baffle design for combustion stability.
• Design for additive manufacturing
WHAT WE OFFER
• Salary: ₹24–36 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?
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



