Systems Engineer II

Duration: Full-time

Location: Sahakarnagar, Bengaluru

Qualification: BE/BTech or Masters in Aerospace, Electronics, Electrical, or related engineering discipline, 2+ years of experience in systems engineering for hardware products (aerospace, defense, robotics, or similar complex systems preferred)

Job Responsibilities

System Architecture & Integration: Define system requirements, interface specifications, and integration strategies for laser communication terminals across terrestrial, airborne, and space applications

Requirements Management: Translate product functional, performance & certification, needs into detailed technical requirements, maintaining traceability across subsystems (optics, electronics, mechanical, software)

Subsystem Coordination: Work closely with optical design, avionics, structural, and software teams to ensure cohesive system development. Manage & monitor technical tasks and risks across programs and diverse teams

Testing & Validation: Design and execute system-level test campaigns including thermal vacuum testing, vibration testing, field trials, and performance characterization

Performance Analysis: Analyse link budgets, evaluate system performance under various environmental conditions, and troubleshoot complex multi-subsystem issues

Documentation: Create comprehensive system documentation including interface control documents (ICDs), develop & enforce system integration & test procedures, and qualification reports

Client/Partner Interaction: Support technical discussions with partners and clients. Technical marketing support for proposals, bids, white papers etc.

Required Skills/Experience

Strong fundamentals in at least two domains: optics, mechanical design, digital design, embedded systems and software and/or control systems

Experience with full product development lifecycle from requirements to V&V and operation

Understanding of interface design between hardware and software subsystems

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, layouts & technical manuals and interface control documents

Experience writing detailed technical documentation and delivering crisp presentations

Hands-on mindsetcomfortable in the lab, not just behind a desk

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Desired Skills/Experience

Experience with satellite systems, payloads, or spacecraft subsystems

Familiarity with free-space optical communications or RF communications

Knowledge of space systems engineering, space program management and space qualification standards (thermal-vac, vibration, EMI/EMC testing)

Exposure to embedded systems and communication protocols

Experience working in startup or fast-paced R&D environments

Other Requirements

Motivated to work within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment

Self-driven desire to learn more & continuously upskill themselves

Ability to deal with challenges, and work out solutions in a team setting

Critical thinking, ability to critique design and make independent decisions

Relentless pursuit of excellence in all aspects of work

Strong interpersonal and organization skills to enable working in a dynamic team

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Health Insurance coverage

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to publish research on behalf of Astrogate Labs in national and international conferences

If you like working in a fast-paced environment with a talented multi-disciplinary team on developing and maturing state-of-the-art LaserComm systems, then this role might be for you.

Astrogate Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Us

Astrogate Labs is a space-technology start-up based in Bengaluru, building core technologies in laser communication terminals and networks for small-satellites. Astrogate Labs aims to simplify, reduce cost of communication, and enable satellites send more data to ground. We have developed one of the industrys smallest optical communication terminals targeted for small satellite use, further scaling our products and aiming for our first satellite mission. We aim to revolutionize satellite communications and support the growing satellite downlink needs with a network of optical ground stations and in-space relays using the technologies developed in-house.

Why Join Astrogate Labs?

Work on cutting-edge technology: Build laser communication systems that are 100x faster than traditional RF, deployed on satellites and defense platforms and the only scalable solution for building inter-planetary internet

Real impact: Your work will directly contribute to Indias space capabilities and national security applications

Ownership: In a lean & agile team, youll have significant responsibility and visibility across the entire product lifecycle

Learning: Work alongside experienced aerospace engineers and advisors

Growth: Be part of a rapidly scaling startup backed by marquee investors, with clear pathways to leadership roles

Our Culture

Were a startup, which means hustle is part of the DNA. Expect fast iterations and the need to be resourceful. But we balance that with deep technical rigor were building systems that cant afford to fail.

We value:

Technical excellence with a bias for action

Collaborative problem-solving across disciplines

Curiosity and continuous learning

Pragmatism balanced with innovation