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PierSight Space

PierSight Space

Software Engineering
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Posted on Jan 4, 2026

Title: Satellite Systems Engineer
Industry: Space Technology
Location: Ahmedabad
Role Type: Full-time

Experience: 0-2 years

About the Role:

You will join the team responsible for the end-to-end technical definition, verification, and delivery of the company’s SAR satellites and the broader constellation architecture. As a Junior Systems Engineer, you will work under senior leads supporting spacecraft system design, analysis, integration, testing, and operations.

This role is ideal for early-career engineers with exposure to satellite design competitions, UAV/autonomous systems, aerospace/automotive startup engineering, or student-led mission teams.

Responsibilities:

-System Engineering Fundamentals

  • Support requirements development, flow-down, and traceability for spacecraft bus and mission systems.
  • Assist in trade studies across subsystems (power, thermal, ADCS, comms, propulsion, structures).
  • Contribute to constellation-level modelling: coverage, revisit, power budgets, SAR duty-cycle impacts, link analysis.
  • Participate in CONOPS development, mission timelines, and operational scenarios.

-Modelling, Simulation & Analysis

  • Assist with modelling using STK, GMAT, Orekit, MATLAB, Python, or equivalent.
  • Run simulations for: orbit propagation, power/thermal profiles, pointing requirements for SAR, satellite data budgets.

-Integration, Test & Launch Preparation

  • Support environmental test planning (vibe, TVAC, EMI/EMC).
  • Assist in creating ICDs, test procedures, and verification matrices.
  • Participate in factory tests, pre-shipment checks, and launch campaign preparation.

-Documentation & Processes

  • Maintain system requirements, ICDs, change logs, risks, and configuration documentation.
  • Present updates, analyses, and test results in internal engineering reviews.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 0-2 years experience, strong fundamentals, curiosity, and discipline:
  • BE/BTech in Aerospace Engineering (mandatory).
  • 0-2 years full-time experience, OR student project leadership in:

-CubeSat/CanSat teams,

-UAV/autonomous systems,

-Formula Student/Hyperloop,

-aerospace robotics/space tech labs.

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Basic understanding of:

-orbital mechanics & LEO operations,

-key spacecraft subsystems,

-systems engineering concepts (requirements V-model, V&V, review cycles).

  • Strong technical communication and documentation skills.
  • Familiarity with Python or MATLAB.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have, Not Required):

  • Space mission modelling tools (STK, GMAT, Orekit).
  • Exposure to SAR concepts, RF systems, or payload–bus integration.
  • Exposure to ECSS/NASA systems engineering processes.
  • Exposure to hardware testing, HIL testing, or satellite flatsats.
  • Knowledge of RF basics and T&C link behavior.
  • Experience with JIRA, Git, or similar tools.

Soft Skills & Attitude:

  • Fast learner with a willingness to understand multiple subsystems.
  • Ownership mindset—comfortable with ambiguity and responsibility.
  • Ability to work occasional off-hours during critical mission phases (AIT, launch, LEOP, anomalies).

Why Join Us?

  • Work on India’s next-generation commercial SAR constellation.
  • Full-spectrum systems engineering exposure from day one.
  • Mentorship from senior spacecraft & SAR mission experts.
  • High-growth environment with increasing responsibility.