ABOUT ASTROBASE SPACE TECHNOLOGIES Astrobase Space Technologies is an early-stage Bengaluru company building a two-stage orbital launch vehicle. Our engine is a LOX–methane full-flow staged-combustion engine. The Astrobase Propulsion team is looking for experienced and passionate professionals who can own the vehicle's stage fluid and propulsion systems from design to flight. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Design ownership of combustion devises, continuous improvement • Design the regen-cooled main chamber: copper liner, coolant channels, closeout jacket, manifolds, throat and cooled nozzle section. • Manage structural, thermal, fluid and stability analysis and optimize the performance • Build CAD models and release drawings with GD&T for chamber parts and the main-injector and nozzle-extension interfaces. • Create and own process for manufacturing, assembly and testing • Own chamber acceptance: flow balance, proof, helium leak and CT blockage checks; close ECR/ECOs, NCR dispositions and data packages. • Documentation, change management and hardware acceptance. BASIC QUALIFICATION • B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. • Min. 5+ years designing and testing liquid rocket thrust chambers. • Hands-on work on regeneratively cooled chambers for pump-fed engines, taken through hot-fire. • Experience with cryogenic coolants (LCH4 or LH2) . • Advanced CAD/PLM: Siemens NX/Teamcenter, CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE or Creo/Windchill; GD&T per ASME Y14.5. PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Reacting-flow CFD (Star-CCM+ or Fluent) and FEA (Ansys Mechanical or Abaqus). • Acoustic cavity or baffle design for combustion stability. • Design for additive manufacturing WHAT WE OFFER • Salary: ₹24–36 LPA fixed CTC, variable pay based on experience and role fitment. • Attractive early-stage stock options (ESOPs). • Group health insurance: employee, spouse, children and parents. • Insurance: term-life and personal-accident cover. • Work environment: Challenging, stimulating, research-driven work solving rocket problems every day with a great team. We have a good time, and unlimited coffee WHY WORK WITH US? At Astrobase, we believe in the power of human ingenuity and collaboration to push the boundaries of space exploration. As a team member, you’ll be: 1. Creating History: Join us in developing cutting-edge launch vehicles, playing a pivotal role in transforming space access and shaping the future of space exploration. 2. Collaborating with Experts: Work alongside ISRO scientists and industry veterans with decades of experience in designing India’s iconic space missions like Chandrayaan 3 3. Growth Opportunities: As Astrobase scales, you’ll have the chance to take on leadership roles and be part of an expanding organization driving change in the Indian space sector. 4. Pioneering Space Technology: Your contributions will not only impact Astrobase but also influence the global space ecosystem. Be part of something larger than yourself. Astrobase is an equal-opportunity employer; we hire on skills, merit and experience. Apply with your CV and a short note on combustion hardware you have designed, built or tested