Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Bengaluru, India - Digantara

Description

Digantara is building the world's first maps for space, Space-Mission Assurance PlatformTM (Space-MAPTM). Space-MAPTM represents a revolutionary end-to-end infrastructure for sustainable space operations, offering a comprehensive space situational awareness (SSA) solution that simplifies and strengthens satellite operations in the face of the rapidly expanding commercialization of space.Space-MAPTM is powered by space surveillance & tracking data gathered by advanced ground-based and space-based telescopes.Digantara is looking for a Senior Opto-Mechanical DesignEngineer to design mechanical and opto-mechanical systems for its ground and space-based optical systems. The engineer will be designing advanced mechanical and opto-mechanical systems for Space Surveillance Telescopes and validating the performance of the designs using mechanical simulations.
Why us?

• Competitive incentives, galvanising workspace, blazing team, frequent outings—pretty much everything that you have heard about a startup, plus more of the satellite/rocket stuff—perhaps handle a satellite or lean on a rocket.
• Hustle in a well-funded startup with a flat hierarchy that allows you to take charge of your responsibilities and create your own moonshot.

Ideal SkillsWe are ideally looking for someone with extensive expertise in designing opto-mechanical systems for satellite payloads or ground telescopes for high resolution astronomy.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.E/B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. M.Tech or Ph.D. degree preferred.
• 6+ years proven experience in designing reliable opto-mechanical components and performing complex FEA simulations for structural and thermal analysis in the field of space and defence sector.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Ansys, SolidWorks or Creo) for geometry preparation and mesh generation.
• Proficiency in simulation tools (ANSYS, Siemens, Solidworks or COMSOL)
• In-depth understanding of engineering principles, materials science, and mechanical behavior.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying FEA techniques to solve practical engineering problems and optimize product designs.
• Familiarity with defence industry standards and regulations governing mechanical systems and components.

Preferred Qualities

• Experience with a complete product life cycle of a space telescope will be a big plus
• Proficiency with space standards.
• Expertise in building deployable systems.
• Hands on experience in opto-mechanical assembly and alignment.
• Knowledge of optical design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of mechanical systems and components using FEA software packages.
• Conduct structural, and thermal analyses to evaluate product performance and reliability.
• Develop and implement advanced FEA methodologies to optimize designs and solve engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with optical design engineers to provide input on product design improvements and modifications.
• Generate detailed engineering reports and documentation to communicate analysis results and recommendations.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on FEA techniques and best practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in FEA technology to continuously improve analysis methodologies.

General Requirements

• Ability to work in a mission-focused, operational environment.
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Writing and delivering technical documents and briefings.
• Verbal and written communication skills as well as organizational skill.
• Interpersonal skills to enable working in a diverse and dynamic team.
• Travel occasionally as necessary.

Job Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Work Type: Full Time Contact Us: For additional queries or information, you may reach out to