Sr.

Systems

Engineer TYPE — FULL TIME

LOCATION — Vijayawada, INDIA

Experience: 5+ Years Apply at - https://www.andurax.com/careers/sys-engineer ABOUT THE ROLE As a Systems Engineer, you will play a central technical role in defining, integrating, and evolving the overall architecture of AnduraX's reusable re-entry vehicle. You will be responsible for translating mission objectives into engineering requirements, ensuring every subsystem functions together as a unified flight vehicle, and maintaining technical consistency throughout the product lifecycle. You will own the complete systems engineering process, from mission definition, requirements management, trade studies, and subsystem integration to verification planning and design reviews.

Working closely with teams specializing in GNC, avionics, structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, software, and testing, you will ensure the vehicle remains technically balanced, scalable, and aligned with future orbital missions. This role demands strong technical depth, systems thinking, and the ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines while driving the program's overall technical direction. This role combines office-based engineering with laboratory, workshop, integration, and field-test activities.

Candidates should be comfortable transitioning between analytical work, hardware development, and outdoor flight operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES Systems Architecture & Requirements Management Define and maintain the overall architecture of the reusable re-entry vehicle.

Translate mission objectives into clear system and subsystem requirements.

Develop and maintain the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for demonstration and orbital missions.

Lead architecture trade studies across aerodynamics, recovery systems, avionics, propulsion, structures, and mission operations.

Define subsystem interfaces and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs).

Ensure scalability of the vehicle architecture from technology demonstrators to future operational orbital vehicles.

Develop, allocate, and maintain system requirements throughout the program lifecycle.

Own requirement traceability and configuration management.

Maintain vehicle-level engineering budgets including:

Mass Budget

Power Budget

Data Budget

Thermal Budget

Performance Margins

Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Maintain engineering documentation and configuration baselines.

Mission Design & Vehicle Integration

Support mission planning for atmospheric, high-altitude, and orbital demonstrations.

Define mission profiles, operational timelines, and system-level performance requirements.

Coordinate subsystem integration across

Guidance,



Navigation & Control

Avionics

Flight Software

Structures

Aerodynamics

Propulsion

Recovery Systems

Ensure compatibility between hardware, software, and operational procedures. Verification & Validation

Develop system-level verification and validation strategies.

Define qualification and acceptance criteria for engineering and flight hardware.

Develop Verification & Validation (V&V;) matrices.

Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) activities.

Ensure subsystem verification satisfies overall mission objectives.

Flight Test

Operations

Participate in mission planning and flight readiness activities.

Support vehicle integration, checkout procedures, and launch operations.

Monitor system performance during demonstrations.

Conduct post-flight data analysis and identify system-level improvements.

Support iterative development based on flight test results. Cross-Functional Leadership

Work closely with GNC, avionics, propulsion, structures, software, and testing teams.

Lead multidisciplinary technical discussions and architecture reviews.

Mentor junior engineers and interns.

Support engineering recruitment and technical interviews.

Help establish systems engineering processes, documentation standards, and design review practices.

REQUIREMENTS Education & Experience B.Tech/M.Tech/PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.

5+ years of experience in re-entry vehicles, spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other complex aerospace systems.

Experience developing system requirements and subsystem specifications.

Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.

Familiarity with complete engineering product development lifecycles.

Technical Competencies

Strong understanding of

Systems Engineering Principles

Requirements Management

Vehicle Architecture

Interface Management

Mission Design

Verification & Validation

Technical Trade Studies

Engineering Risk Management

Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability.

Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.

Ability to coordinate multiple engineering teams simultaneously.

PREFERRED SKILLS Hands-on experience in:

Spacecraft or launch vehicle systems engineering





Re-entry vehicles or Entry, Descent & Landing (EDL) systems

Autonomous aerospace systems

High-altitude platforms

Mission analysis and trajectory design

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

SysML or similar modelling tools

Requirements management tools (DOORS or equivalent)

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

STK or GMAT

Configuration management practices

Aerospace standards (NASA, ESA, ECSS, ISRO) Familiarity With

Knowledge or exposure to

Flight hardware development

Recovery systems

Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)

Spacecraft avionics

Flight software development

Design review processes (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR)

Prior experience with ISRO, DRDO, private space companies, or international aerospace programs will be considered an added advantage. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment where responsibilities evolve with program needs.

Comfortable working across multiple engineering disciplines and contributing beyond a narrowly defined role.

Willingness to travel for flight tests, field deployments, supplier visits, customer meetings, and technical reviews as required.

Ability to work outdoors during vehicle integration, launch campaigns, and recovery operations under varying weather conditions.

Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and working for extended periods during hardware assembly, testing, and flight operations.

Ability to safely lift and carry engineering equipment and hardware weighing up to 20 kg, with appropriate assistance when required.

Willingness to occasionally work outside regular business hours during integration campaigns, flight tests, critical milestones, or mission operations.

Solid commitment to engineering documentation, configuration control, and maintaining high-quality technical records.

Ability to obtain and maintain any security clearances or background verifications required for defence, strategic, or government-sponsored projects (subject to applicable regulations).

Demonstrate a strong safety-first mindset and adherence to laboratory, workshop, propulsion, and flight-test safety procedures.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to multidisciplinary teams.

Self-driven, proactive, and capable of independently owning technical deliverables from concept through validation.

Close attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and a systematic approach to solving complex engineering problems.

Passion for aerospace, space exploration, reusable launch systems, or advanced flight technologies, with a willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new challenges.

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