LaserComm GNC Engineer

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 India's space capabilities and national security applications
• Ownership: In a lean & agile team, you'll 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

We're a startup, which means hustle is part of the DNA. Expect fast iterations and the need to be resourceful.

We value:

• Technical excellence with a bias for action
• Collaborative problem-solving across disciplines
• Curiosity and continuous learning
• Pragmatism balanced with innovation

Duration: Full-time

Location: Sahakarnagar, Bengaluru

Qualification: MS/ME/MTech in Aerospace/ Electrical / Communications Engineering or any other related field, although this is secondary to relevant experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Design of Pointing, Acquisition and Tracking (PAT) systems for optical communication systems for mobile platforms (ships, aircraft and satellites etc.)
• Explore, model and design control systems for 2-axis / 3-axis gimbals
• Drive component selection, specification of interfaces etc.
• Development and Implementation of PAT and GNC algorithms on embedded platforms
• Contribute to system design end-to-end from concept through testing and deployment
• Documentation/ presentation on design, lab & field tests
• Contribute to peer and external design reviews

Required Skills/Experience

• 2-3 years in Modeling, Simulation of control systems
• Familiarity with classical and modern control system methods
• Familiarity with discrete time signal processing (FIR, IIR filters etc.), notions of sampling etc.
• Familiarity with frequency domain analysis (Fourier Transform etc.)
• Familiarity with implementation of control algorithms on embedded hardware
• Comfortable in programming languages – C/C++, MATLAB, Simulink, Python or similar
• Familiarity with version control systems (eg: Git)
• Prior experience in design, implementation and testing of control systems related to aerospace systems

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.

Please send your resumes to careeer@astrogatelabs.com.

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