Propellant Research Scientist
About Manastu
Manastu Space is a Space Safety and Logistics company focused on making space protected, sustainable, and accessible. We develop technologies to address critical challenges such as space debris mitigation and green propulsion, enabling safer satellite operations, and long-term sustainability of the space ecosystem.
Our work sits at the intersection of advanced engineering, applied research, and mission-critical systems, requiring deep technical capability and long-term thinking.
Website: https://www.manastuspace.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manastu-space/
Email: [email protected]

Role Objective
Lead the scientific research that makes our hydrogen peroxide-based green propellant safe to store inside flight hardware for the full mission life, fulfilling customer and space agency requirements.
The role is responsible for developing a deep understanding of propellant formulation, degradation,



and storability chemistry; controlling propellant life through rational stabilization and interface material selection; and translating this understanding into storage-life predictions and the qualification data required for flight-ready propulsion systems.

Role Overview
We are seeking a Propellant Research Scientist to join our team in Navi Mumbai.
This is a high-ownership research position at the core of our propulsion program, addressing fundamental questions of decomposition kinetics, catalysis by trace impurities, and propellant-material interactions. The answers must hold in flight hardware, where the propellant must remain within specification for the full mission life.
You will work at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and propulsion hardware, contributing to the development of stable, reliable, and flight-ready peroxide-based propulsion systems.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead propellant formulation development: design and optimise formulation chemistry for performance, storability, and safety,

📌 Propellant Research Scientist (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Manastu Space
📍 Navi Mumbai