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Catalyx Space

Space Mechanisms Engineer - Separation System

Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Full time · 5+ years

Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering SolidWorksANSYSDFM / DFMAThermal AnalysisStructural Analysis
Posted
9 Sept 2025
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Catalyx Space is building next-generation entry systems and spacecraft platforms. As a Senior Space Mechanisms Level -III, you will lead the design, development, and qualification of spacecraft separation devices. This role is suited for an engineer who has hands-on experience with flight-proven separation systems and is ready to own the full lifecycle of these critical mechanisms.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the design, architecture, and qualification of spacecraft separation systems.

  • Lead development of separation mechanisms for spacecraft.

  • Support dynamic modelling and modal response simulations.

  • Conduct qualification testing: vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum.

  • Collaborate with systems and structures teams to ensure seamless integration.

  • Deliver flight-qualified separation hardware and supporting documentation.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field.

  • 5–10 years of experience in spacecraft mechanisms, with a minimum of 3 years dedicated to separation systems.

  • Direct hands-on experience with flight-proven spacecraft separation hardware.

  • Strong expertise in GD&T (ASME Y14.5 standards), DFM, and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM).

  • Strong understanding of tolerance stack-up analysis.

  • Experience with SolidWorks layout design, linkage, or equivalent mechanism design software.

  • Experience in modelling complex joints.

  • Proven experience with vibration analysis and testing of spacecraft mechanisms.

  • Expertise in creating CMM probing area descriptions of parts for inspection and validation.

  • Deep experience with coatings, plating, and other surface treatment processes for mechanism hardware.

  • Strong experience with ANSYS or similar CAE packages for structural, modal, and thermal analysis of mechanisms.

  • Experience with qualification test campaigns (shock, vibration, TVAC).

  • Responsible for procurement activities and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely delivery of parts and services


Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with spacecraft separation systems.

  • Proven ability to deliver flight heritage hardware.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.