Job highlights

- Preferred Certifications

- CATIA / Siemens NX Certification. ANSYS or Abaqus Training. GDT Certification (ASME Y5).

- Required Skills

- Strong expertise in satellite mechanical design,structural analysis,and thermal engineering. . Hands-on experience with CATIA,Siemens NX,SolidWorks,ANSYS,and Abaqus .

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

- Solid expertise in satellite mechanical design, structural analysis, and thermal engineering.

- Hands-on experience with CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, ANSYS, and Abaqus.

- Knowledge of GDT, 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

- GDT Certification (ASME Y14.5)

- Reliability Engineering, FMEA/FMECA, or Aerospace Standards Training

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📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (Satellite Systems) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Kritikal Securescan
📍 Bengaluru