Instrumentation and Control Engineer

About Orbitt Space

At

Orbitt Space , our mission is to pioneer the

next generation of ultra-low Earth orbit (ULEO) satellites

that can operate at altitudes as low as

200 km , where no conventional satellites can survive.

We are developing

air-breathing electric propulsion systems

that use the residual atmosphere as propellant to sustain satellites in these extreme conditions. This disruptive technology will enable

longer missions, lower costs, and game-changing applications

in Earth observation, connectivity, and defense.

We are an early-stage, deep-tech space startup founded by

ex-ISRO scientists , currently preparing for our

Propulsion system design and testing phase . For this critical development phase, our roles are

high-responsibility and high-ownership

positions.

Your Role

As a

Instrumentation and Control Engineer , you will design and implement the

control systems and instrumentation backbone

for Orbitt Space’s propulsion and satellite platforms.

A key part of your role will be to

develop and deploy instrumentation for plasma thruster testing in vacuum chambers

— working with high-voltage systems, plasma diagnostics, and precision measurement hardware to ensure reliable propulsion system performance.

Key Responsibilities

Contact us if you are expert in 3 or more areas from below.

Control System Development

Design, simulate, and validate robust control loops for propulsion and satellite subsystems.

Implement real-time control strategies for dynamic in-orbit conditions.

Plasma Thruster Instrumentation

Design and integrate

plasma diagnostic instrumentation

(Langmuir probes, Faraday cups, retarding potential analyzers, emissive probes).

Work with

vacuum-compatible sensors

for current, voltage, pressure, and temperature monitoring.

Implement

high-voltage measurement and interlock systems

for safe thruster operation.

Develop

data acquisition systems (DAQs)

and interfaces for real-time monitoring of thrust, discharge characteristics, and plume behavior.

System Integration & Testing

Integrate control and instrumentation systems with propulsion and other satellite subsystems.

Conduct

vacuum chamber testing

including thermal-vacuum, vibration, and endurance testing.

Modeling & Simulation

Use MATLAB / Simulink / Labview and equivalent tools to model satellite dynamics, plasma behavior, and validate control performance.

Circuit & Firmware Development

Collaborate with electronics engineers to design control circuits and develop firmware for microcontrollers and FPGAs.

Embedded Control Deployment

Generate embedded code from MATLAB / Simulink / Labview modules with careful resource optimization for space-qualified hardware.

Requirements

Education :

M.Tech / M.Sc / PhD in Electronics, Control Systems, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Robotics, Aerospace, Mechanical, or related fields.

Strong fundamentals and

hands-on experience in control design, tuning, and implementation .

Proficiency in

MATLAB / Simulink / Labview

for control design and modeling.

Experience with

plasma diagnostic instrumentation

(e.g., probes, spectrometers, high-voltage / current sensing).

Familiarity with

vacuum systems

and instrumentation integration for plasma thruster testing.

Embedded systems experience (microcontrollers, real-time OS, FPGAs).

Knowledge of

power electronics and converter systems

(experience with power system design is highly desirable).

Exposure to

space or defense system testing environments

will be an added advantage.

Why Join Orbitt Space?

Pioneering Technology :

Be part of building

air-breathing electric propulsion system

and satellites that operate at

200 km altitude .

Ownership & Impact :

Experience true ownership across the

full lifecycle of satellite technology

in a deep-tech startup environment.

Equity + Competitive Salary :

Along with a salary, you’ll receive

ESOPs (equity ownership)

— your work directly contributes to our collective success.

Growth in Deep-Tech Space :

Work alongside a founding team of

ex-ISRO engineers

and team with decades of combined expertise in spacecraft power and propulsion.

Comprehensive Benefits :

Private health insurance, annual health check-ups, and a fast-paced culture designed for growth.

If you are passionate about control engineering, plasma instrumentation, and building systems that will fly in space, this is your opportunity to redefine the future of satellites.