**Manastu Space** is an Indian space-tech company founded by IIT Bombay alumni **Tushar Jadhav** and **Ashtesh Kumar**. It develops hydrogen peroxide-based green propulsion systems for satellites and launch vehicles that enable safer maneuvering that is cost-effective and helps in debris collision avoidance with sustainable end-of-life deorbiting, thus address the growing needs and challenges of an increasingly crowded space environment.
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: careers@manastuspace.com
**Role Summary**
We are seeking a highly motivated Design & Simulation Engineer to support the development of advanced engineering systems and products. The candidate will be responsible for mechanical design, engineering analysis, simulation-driven development, material selection, thermal management, and product optimization. The ideal candidate should possess strong engineering fundamentals and be capable of translating system requirements into practical, manufacturable, and reliable designs. The role requires a combination of design expertise, analytical thinking, simulation capability, and research-oriented problem-solving to accelerate product development and reduce hardware iterations.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Design & Product Development**
· Develop innovative mechanical designs based on system requirements, engineering constraints, and industry best practices.
· Create detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and assembly documentation.
· Perform design trade studies to optimize performance, weight, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
· Support the complete product development lifecycle from concept generation to qualification and production.
**Engineering Analysis & Calculations**
· Perform first-principle engineering calculations related to thermal systems, structures, vibration, fluid flow, and mechanical assemblies.
· Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis, factor-of-safety calculations, and design verification activities.
· Evaluate design feasibility through analytical approaches before manufacturing and testing.
· Validate simulation results using engineering fundamentals and calculations.
**Thermal, Structural & Electromagnetic Simulations**
· Perform thermal simulations to evaluate steady-state and transient thermal behavior.
· Analyze heat transfer mechanisms and develop thermal management strategies.
· Conduct structural simulations including stress, deformation, fatigue, and vibration analysis.
· Perform magnetic field and electromagnetic simulations where required to support system development.
· Develop multiphysics models to predict system performance under operational conditions.
**Design Optimization**
· Utilize simulation-driven design methodologies to reduce hardware development cycles and prototype iterations.
· Identify potential design risks early in the development phase and recommend corrective actions.
· Support engineering decision-making through quantitative analysis and performance predictions.
· Improve product reliability, efficiency, and manufacturability through data-driven design optimization.
**Materials & Manufacturing**
· Select appropriate materials based on thermal, structural, environmental, and manufacturing requirements.
· Develop understanding of metals, ceramics, composites, polymers, coatings, and specialty engineering materials.
· Evaluate fabrication processes including CNC machining, additive manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication, welding, brazing, and precision assembly.
· Work closely with vendors and manufacturing teams to ensure successful realization of designs.
**Research & Technology Development**
· Study technical papers, patents, industry standards, and emerging technologies to support engineering decisions.
· Benchmark products and technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
· Translate research findings into practical engineering solutions and product enhancements.
· Support technology development and proof-of-concept activities.
**Testing & Validation**
· Support prototype development, testing, qualification, and failure investigations.
· Correlate simulation results with experimental data and improve model accuracy.
· Develop test plans, validation procedures, and performance assessment methodologies.
· Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
**Cross-Functional Collaboration**
· Work closely with system, electronics, software, testing, and manufacturing teams.
· Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, and engineering discussions.
· Generate technical reports, simulation reports, design documentation, and engineering recommendations.
**Required Skills**
· Strong Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
· Engineering Calculations and Analytical Problem Solving
· CAD Design (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX or equivalent)
· Thermal Engineering and Heat Transfer
· Structural Mechanics
· Material Science and Material Selection
· Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
· Electromagnetic and Magnetic Circuit Fundamentals
· Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
· Technical Documentation and Reporting
**Preferred Tools**
· SolidWorks / CATIA / NX
· ANSYS Mechanical
· ANSYS Fluent
· ANSYS Maxwell
· COMSOL Multiphysics
· MATLAB
· Python
**Preferred Experience**
_· Product Developmen_ t and R&D Environment
· Thermal Management Systems
· Structural and Vibration Analysis
· Multiphysics Simulations
· Precision Mechanical Systems
· Advanced Manufacturing Processes
· Prototype Development and Qualification Testing
· Research Paper Review and Technical Literature Analysis
Key Performance Indicators (KPI/KRA)
· Development of reliable and manufacturable engineering designs.
· Reduction in hardware iterations through simulation-driven design.
· Accuracy of engineering calculations and simulation predictions.
· Effective thermal, structural, and system-level optimization.
· Timely completion of design releases and engineering documentation.
· Successful support of testing, qualification, and validation activities.
· Contribution to innovation, technology development, and product performance improvements.
· Compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, and manufacturing constraints.
If you are motivated by building enduring technical institutions and solving complex hiring challenges at scale, we would like to hear from you careers@manastuspace.com
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