About Us:

Join a team that is redefining the accessibility of space. Azista space is a transformative force in the global aerospace sector, uniquely positioned at the intersection of indigenous innovation and industrial scalability. Operating India’s first private-sector satellite mass-production facility in Ahmedabad, we have bridged the gap between complex engineering and high-volume manufacturing.

As a vertically integrated leader, we provide end-to-end solutions from the precision design of satellite buses and advanced payloads to mission management and communication systems. We don’t just build hardware, we are democratizing the final frontier by providing global clientele with the cost-effective, high-performance technology needed to power the next generation of orbital missions. At Azista, you won't just be starting a job, you’ll be fuelling the future of space exploration.

JOB SUMMARY In this role, you will take part in the hands-on development of Small Language Models (SLMs) tailored specifically for aerospace and space-sector applications, where compute, power, and connectivity are severely constrained and reliability requirements are mission-critical. Operating under the guidance of elite scientists from DRDO and ISRO alongside experienced industry experts, you will hold direct ownership of defined model modules from initial conception to working prototype.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design, fine-tune, and evaluate small language models optimized for specialized aerospace and space-sector use cases.
- Collect, clean, and structure high-value domain-specific datasets sourced from complex technical documents, engineering specifications, industry standards, and mission data.
- Apply advanced model optimization techniques including quantization, distillation, and pruning to ensure seamless edge deployment in resource-constrained environments.
- Develop robust evaluation frameworks and custom benchmarks to measure model accuracy, operational reliability, and edge failure behavior.




- Implement and test retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and related knowledge-retrieval pipelines to enhance contextual precision.
- Maintain rigorous documentation of experimental runs, performance results, and architectural design decisions.
- Present weekly progress updates directly to veteran mentors and rapidly incorporate advanced technical feedback.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a B.Tech, M.Tech, or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Robust programming proficiency in Python coupled with working knowledge of PyTorch or Hugging Face ecosystem libraries.
- Foundational understanding of transformer architectures and large language models, backed by a demonstrated ability to master complex concepts quickly.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- A genuine passion for the aerospace, satellite, and space technology sector.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Hands-on experience with parameter-efficient fine-tuning methodologies such as LoRA or QLoRA.
- Familiarity with RAG architectures, ONNX, GGUF, or embedded and edge deployment workflows.
- Proven track record through prior academic research, open-source contributions, or personal projects focused on NLP, LLMs, or aerospace systems.

WHY JOIN US?

- PPO Opportunity: High-performing interns will be considered for a direct Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) to join our engineering core full-time.
- Elite Mentorship: Work shoulder-to-shoulder and receive direct mentorship from distinguished scientists from DRDO and ISRO alongside seasoned industry leaders.
- Pioneering Domain Ownership: Take full, end-to-end ownership of development work in a revolutionary, high-impact niche at the intersection of AI and aerospace.
- Mission-Driven Culture: Join a transformative force in the global aerospace sector where your code directly supports orbital missions and space democratization.

📌 AI Intern – Small Language Models (SLMs) (Hyderabad)
🏢 Azista Space
📍 Hyderabad