**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**
Responsible for the research, development, characterization and optimization of advanced plasma-based propulsion technologies for space applications. The role involves plasma physics research, experimental investigations, diagnostics development, numerical modelling, performance evaluation, and propulsion system characterization. The candidate will work closely with propulsion, simulation, electronics, avionics, and system engineering teams to develop high-performance propulsion technologies for future spacecraft and satellite missions.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Research & Technology Development**
· Lead research activities related to plasma generation, confinement, ion acceleration, and propulsion system performance.
· Develop and evaluate novel propulsion concepts and subsystem architectures.
· Study plasma behaviour, charged particle transport, discharge mechanisms, and energy transfer processes.
· Support technology maturation from concept studies to engineering and qualification models.
**Modelling & Simulation**
· Develop analytical and numerical models to predict propulsion system performance.
· Perform electromagnetic, plasma, thermal, and particle transport simulations.
· Analyse system efficiency, ion acceleration, power utilization, and operational stability.
**Plasma Diagnostics & Characterization**
· Design and execute experimental campaigns for propulsion system characterization.
· Develop and operate plasma diagnostic systems for performance evaluation.
· Analyse plasma properties, particle distributions, plume characteristics, and system efficiencies.
· Support long-duration testing and reliability assessments.
**Test Facility & Experimental Operations**
· Support development and operation of propulsion testing facilities.
· Define instrumentation, diagnostics, vacuum system, and data acquisition requirements.
· Establish test procedures and performance characterization methodologies.
· Participate in system commissioning and facility improvement activities.
**System Optimization & Collaboration**
· Work closely with mechanical, electronics, avionics, simulation, and systems teams.
· Support design reviews, performance investigations, and technology trade studies.
· Identify opportunities for improving efficiency, reliability, manufacturability, and scalability.
· Generate technical reports, patents, publications, and internal design documentation.
**Required Skills**
· Plasma Physics
· Electromagnetics
· Vacuum Science and Technology
· Plasma Diagnostics
· Numerical Modeling
· COMSOL / MATLAB / Python
· Experimental Data Analysis
· Scientific Research Methodology
**Preferred Experience**
· Plasma Sources and Devices
· Particle Simulations
· Plasma Diagnostics
· Electromagnetic System Design
· High Vacuum Systems
· Advanced Space Propulsion Technologies
· Scientific Instrumentation Development
**Key Performance Indicators (KPI/KRA)**
· Development and validation of propulsion concepts.
· Improvement in propulsion system performance and efficiency.
· Successful execution of testing and characterization campaigns.
· Development of simulation models and correlation with test results.
· Contribution to intellectual property, technical publications, and technology development.
· Support for qualification and productization activities.
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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