Role: Mechanical Assembly Integration and Testing (MAIT) Engineer
Employment Type: Full Time
Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc/M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Work Experience: Minimum 4-7 years of experience in Mechanical Assembly & integration of components/products within the aerospace, satellite manufacturing, automotive or defence industries.
Role Description:
A Mechanical AIT Engineer in the PRD team of the Space Department of Pixxel.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Oversee and execute satellite assembly, integration, and testing processes with a team of technicians and engineers, managing the production of a set of Pixxel satellites.
-
Draft detailed, step-by-step mechanical AIT procedures and assembly checklists for technician implementation, based on Engineering Team designs and input.
-
Verify and validate each step of the AIT procedures post-implementation by technicians on the shop floor, encompassing Structural Assembly, Thermal control implementation, and subsequent environmental testing.
-
Lead the development of all Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), including comprehensive 3D CAD design, basic stress analysis, vendor identification and management, and the inspection and qualification of all MGSE.
-
Supervise all satellite environmental testing processes, such as Thermal tests, vibration tests, and motion simulations.
-
Collaborate with the production management team to plan the daily satellite production schedule.
-
Address and resolve any issues that emerge during satellite AIT.
-
Document the progress of the satellite AIT process and record observations during the inspection and validation of procedures after implementation, utilizing enterprise software or manual record entry.
-
Ensure the proper handling, storage, and tracking of all satellite components on the shop floor following handover from the Inventory Manager.
Desirable Skills & Certifications:
Excellent English communication skills are essential (Hindi and Kannada proficiency is a plus) for effective daily interaction with the production team and technicians.
-
Must be proficient in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks and NX.
-
Hands-on experience in operating power tools (like cutting tools) to conduct basic reworks and participate in developing prototype assemblies.
-
Requires a basic understanding of thermal control implementation on satellites (including MLI, OSR, heaters, sensors, etc.).
-
Must have experience reading and interpreting datasheets, technical reports, technical drawings, schematics, and assembly/test plans.
-
Good experience with resource and production planning enterprise tools (e.g., SAP, ERP) is expected.
-
High proficiency in documentation and planning tools (e.g., Google Workspace - Docs, Sheets; MS Projects; Jira) is required.
-
Understanding of electrical and mechanical integration concepts and processes, along with a strong command of relevant tools, is necessary.
-
A good understanding of mechanical engineering and the operation of environmental test equipment (e.g., thermal vacuum chambers, shaker tables, 3-axis motion simulators) is expected.
-
A strong understanding of test campaigns and the ability to quickly and accurately document test reports and results is required, along with a good understanding of satellite environmental testing.
-
Strong experience and proficiency in understanding and maintaining tools and test equipment are necessary.
-
Knowledge of ESD phenomena and best practices for prevention, as well as surface cleaning and preparation processes, is a plus.
-
Certification from organizations like ISRO in areas related to Mechanical AIT of spacecraft and satellites is a bonus.
Candidate Acumen:
A strong desire to work in an unstructured, high-growth, fast-paced start-up environment. Ability to deal with challenges and work out innovative solutions to tackle them. Building a team and guiding them towards success.
Benefits:
Health insurance coverage
Unlimited leaves & flexible working hours
Role-based remote work and work-from-home benefit
Relocation assistance
Professional Mental Wellness services
Creche facility for primary caregivers (limited to India)
Employee Stock Options for all hires
Pixxel is a space data company and spacecraft manufacturer redefining Earth observation with hyperspectral imaging. The company’s first three commercial hyperspectral satellites—Fireflies—deliver imagery at 5-meter resolution and 135+ spectral bands, providing 50x richer detail than traditional Earth observation systems and unlocking insights across agriculture, climate, energy, environment, and more.
Once fully deployed, Pixxel’s constellation of 18-24 satellites will capture imagery across up to 250 bands in VNIR and SWIR ranges, with a 40 km swath and daily global revisit capability. Pixxel’s most unique strength is its full-stack approach, integrating every layer of the value chain from satellite hardware and manufacturing to AI-powered analytics.
Pixxel’s satellite constellation is complemented by Aurora, its in-house Earth Observation Studio that simplifies satellite imagery analysis and democratises remote sensing for all. Designed to make hyperspectral data more accessible, Aurora by Pixxel combines high-frequency imagery with AI-powered tools to generate actionable insights, even for users without technical backgrounds. The third pillar of Pixxel’s ecosystem is its in-house satellite manufacturing capability. Beyond building its own spacecraft, Pixxel also provides satellite systems and subsystems to other organisations. This dual capacity sets it apart in a sector where most companies focus on either payload design or data operations, but not both.
Pixxel’s team is young but deeply mission-aligned, with a culture rooted in curiosity, speed, and long-term thinking. As the company grows its constellation and expands Aurora, the focus remains on making space-based insights practical, scalable, and genuinely helpful so that the health of the planet becomes measurable and action becomes possible.
Pixxel was the only Indian startup selected for the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator in Los Angeles and has been recognised in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Via Satellite’s Top Innovators list.
Culture
Pixxel is an organization where we enable our employees to work on world-changing problems that they are passionate about, and a place where they can be their best selves day in and day out while ensuring they have fun every day.
Central to our employee-first ethos is a commitment to ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard. We nurture a healthy and supportive work environment where we prioritise well-being and growth in all aspects of life
