Separation Dynamics Engineer

Role Summary

We are looking for a Separation Dynamics Engineer to model and analyse separation events in launch vehicles. The role supports mission design, vehicle configuration, aero-thermal requirements at separation, flight sequencing, and assessment of separation mechanisms, helping ensure every stage and payload separates safely and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Model and simulate separation events, environments, and dynamics for launch vehicles and spacecraft.
• Perform separation dynamics analysis to ensure safe and reliable separation, accounting for all dispersions.
• Support mission design and flight sequencing activities.
• Assess the adequacy of separation mechanisms and support related vehicle configuration and aero-thermal requirements.
• Coordinate with the Mission, Control, Propulsion, Aerodynamics, and Space Mechanisms teams.
• Support ground tests and post-flight data analysis of separation events.
• Maintain complete and detailed documentation of all analyses and activities.

Technical Skills

• Fundamentals of rigid body dynamics and kinematics.
• Basics of multi-body dynamics and flight mechanics of rockets.
• Understanding of launch vehicle systems and dynamics.
• Basic knowledge of aerodynamics and propulsion.

Tools

• HyperWorks, MSC ADAMS, or any multi-body dynamics tool.
• MATLAB and/or Python.
• CAD tools such as CATIA or SolidWorks (basic level).

Qualifications

• Essential: M.Tech (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Flight Mechanics, or Flight Dynamics.
• Optional: 0-2 years of experience in dynamics, simulations, or a related domain.
• Preferable: Academic project or internship experience in multi-body dynamics or flight dynamics, a basic understanding of 6DoF simulations, and familiarity with structures.

Why Join Skyroot?

Work on real launch vehicle missions as part of India’s leading private space launch company, and help make every separation event safe and successful. ?