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.