Satellite AIT Engineer -Mechanical

Job Description: Satellite AIT Engineer-Mechanical
Company Overview:
At Cosmoserve Space, we are pioneering a cleaner, more sustainable future for space exploration through innovative technology focused on active debris removal. Our mission is to safeguard the orbital environment by developing high-tech, cost-effective solutions that lead the market in addressing the growing challenge of space debris. With a passionate team of experts and a commitment to cutting-edge engineering, Cosmoserve is driving the next generation of responsible space activities, ensuring the cosmos remains accessible for future missions.
Position: Satellite AIT Engineer-Mechanical
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Lead – AIT
Job Summary:
Responsible for assembling satellite hardware, integrating mechanical subsystems, and verifying that the spacecraft by ensuring everything fits and functions flawlessly. One should run rigorous testing — vibration, thermal vacuum, functional, and performance checks — to make sure each satellite can survive the extreme conditions of launch and space.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Mechanical Assembly and Integration
Assemble satellite structures, panels, brackets, mechanisms, payloads, and subsystems.
Integrate mechanical, thermal, and sometimes electrical components into the spacecraft.
Install bearings, encoders, fasteners, and flight hardware according to engineering drawings.
Perform structural bonding and adhesive operations.
2. Satellite Build Activities
Build spacecraft modules and subassemblies.
Route and secure harnesses, cables, and mechanical interfaces.
Use Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for handling satellite hardware safely.
Support final spacecraft integration before environmental testing and launch.
3. Testing and Verification
Conduct qualification and acceptance tests.
Support vibration, shock, acoustic, thermal-vacuum (TVAC), mass properties, appendage deployment test, propulsion leak check and mechanical load testing.
Install test instrumentation and sensors.
Verify that the spacecraft meets launch load design and mission requirements.
4. Design of Tooling & Fixtures
Developing requirements, designs, and ongoing support for mechanical ground support equipment (GSE), and supporting the management of inventory of tools, GSE, and flight and non-flight spacecraft components.
Design, develop and maintain tooling and fixtures required for satellite Assembly & integration.
Test Fixtures identification along with designers as per requirements and procuring the same.
5. Quality Assurance and Inspection
Perform first-level quality inspections.
Verify torque values, alignments, dimensions, and assembly correctness.
Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and cleanroom procedures.
Identify and report non-conformances or hardware issues.
6. Documentation and Reporting
Create and maintain assembly records and test reports.
Update integration logs and configuration documentation.
Follow work instructions, engineering drawings, and procedures.
Support preparation of integration and test plans.
7. Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
Diagnose assembly and integration issues.
Support root-cause analysis during testing failures.
Work with design, systems, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to resolve anomalies.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2-3 years of hands on experience handling End-to-End mechanical AIT for Nano, Micro and small satellites.
Required Skills:
Core Technical Skills
Satellite structure assembly and integration
Mechanical drawing interpretation
CAD tools such as:
SolidWorks
CATIA
Siemens NX
Tolerance analysis and precision measurements
Fastening, bonding, torqueing, and MLI (Multi-Layer Insulation) installation
Alignment and metrology techniques
MGSE (Mechanical Ground Support Equipment) handling
Testing Knowledge
Vibration & Shock testing
Acoustic testing
Thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing
Mechanical verification and qualification testing
Tools & Equipment
Callipers
Micrometres
Laser trackers
CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines)
Alignment fixtures and handling tools

Work arrangement
No