Quality Engineer (Avionics)

ABOUT ASTROBASE SPACE TECHNOLOGIES Astrobase is a pioneering spacetech startup founded by prominent Senior ISRO scientists and IIT Bombay alumni with over 20 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, testing and flying advanced Cryogenic Launch Vehicles. Driven by a vision to make India a Space tech powerhouse, we are developing innovative launch vehicles that will transform space exploration. At Astrobase, you’ll be part of a team creating history in the Indian space industry. Our goal is to become the first private space company from India to land on the moon economically.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Hardware Quality • Audit and approve PCB fabricators (IPC-6012 Class 3), EMS and harness suppliers. Do first-article and source inspection and follow SCARs through to closure. • Help set up our in-house PCB assembly and harness line, including workmanship standards, inspection stages, ESD areas (ANSI/ESD S20.20), process qualification and operator certification. • Qualify PCB assemblies, harnesses, conformal coating and avionics boxes as per IPC-A-610 Class 3, J-STD-001 (space addendum) and IPC/WHMA-A-620. • Support EEE parts selection and screening, guard against counterfeit parts (AS6081 / AS5553), and keep lot and date-code traceability for every board. • Review acceptance and qualification test procedures and witness environmental (MIL-STD-810) and EMI/EMC (MIL-STD-461) tests. • Support Test Readiness Reviews.
Software and Firmware V&V • Review software requirements, test plans and test cases, and ensure traceability. • Plan, witness and run HILS and SILS tests, including fault-injection and off-nominal cases. • Check unit and integration test results, static analysis and code coverage reports, and raise NCs where necessary. • Track software problem reports through to closure and verify fixes before release. • Help build software quality processes in line with DO-178C, DO-254 and NPR 7150.2.
Root Cause and AS9100D • Lead failure investigations on avionics hardware and software, such as solder defects, intermittent faults, component failures and software anomalies. Ensure failures are seen through to closure. • Maintain avionics configuration and as-built records and support the QMS work and internal audits for AS9100D.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
• Diploma, B.E./B.Tech or Master in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation or Computer Engineering. • Diploma with 4–7 years, B.E./B.Tech with 3–5 years, or Masters with 2–4 years in avionics or electronics quality, in aerospace, defense, space or other high-reliability industries. • Strong working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards. • Hands-on experience testing embedded software or firmware, including requirements traceability, test case reviews and HILS/SILS testing. • Understands software configuration management and how problem reports are tracked and closed. • Able to read schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings and test procedures. Comfortable with inspection microscopes, multimeters and oscilloscopes, and can read X-ray and cross-section reports. • Strong RCA skills on both electronics’ hardware and software issues. • Has worked with and audited electronics suppliers. • Good documentation skills, and the confidence to stop hardware or software release when the evidence is not complete. • Willingness to obtain IPC certification after joining. • Able to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T requirements in line with ASME Y14.5. Should also be able to prepare an inspection plan from a drawing. • Hand-on experience with Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gauge, Bore Gauge, Thread and Pin Gauge & Surface Roughness testers. Exposure to CMM inspection. • Working knowledge of AS9100D requirements and the ability to learn and follow new quality processes as they are introduced. • Able to hold or reject parts that do not meet requirements and discuss quality issues clearly with suppliers and internal teams.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
• IPC CIS or CIT certification in IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 or IPC/WHMA-A-620. • Has worked with DO-178C, DO-254 or NPR 7150.2 processes. • Has used static analysis, code coverage or test automation tools for embedded software. • Has set up an in-house PCB assembly or harness line • Knows MIL-STD-883, NASA-STD-8739 workmanship standards or EEE parts screening. • Has worked on avionics with ISRO, DRDO, HAL or their suppliers. • Has worked in an AS9100-certified company.
WHY WORK WITH US?
At Astrobase, we believe in the power of human ingenuity and collaboration to push the boundaries of space exploration. As a team member, you’ll be: 1. Creating History: Join us in developing cutting-edge launch vehicles, playing a pivotal role in transforming space access and shaping the future of space exploration. 2. Collaborating with Experts: Work alongside ISRO scientists and industry veterans with decades of experience in designing India’s iconic space missions like Chandrayaan 3 3. Growth Opportunities: As Astrobase scales, you’ll have the chance to take on leadership roles and be part of an expanding organization driving change in the Indian space sector. 4. Pioneering Space Technology: Your contributions will not only impact Astrobase but also influence the global space ecosystem. Be part of something larger than yourself