Job Description

Company Description

Mach24 Orbitals is Nepal's first private aerospace company, leading the forefront in providing low-cost and reliable launch services for the Asia-Pacific region. With expertise in hybrid propulsion systems, micro-launchers, and advanced payload deployment technologies, the company is pioneering innovation in aerospace. Its flagship vehicle, Garuda-7, is tailored for cost-effective, responsive small satellite launches. Mach24 Orbitals is committed to democratizing space access for emerging markets while driving progress within the global space economy.

Role Description

Support the formulation and testing of paraffin-based hybrid rocket fuel and additive-enhanced blends.

Conduct material characterization and laboratory experiments to study fuel properties, thermal behavior, and decomposition characteristics.

Assist in small-scale combustion tests to measure burn rate, regression behavior, flame structure, and efficiency metrics.

Collect, analyze, and interpret test data using engineering tools and contribute to technical documentation and detailed experiment reports.

Work collaboratively with the propulsion, materials, and systems engineering teams to optimize fuel performance and support ongoing R&D activities.

Qualifications

Final-year Chemical Engineering student or recent graduate (B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or related field).

Strong academic foundation in thermodynamics, combustion, chemical process engineering, and polymer chemistry.

Ability to work with chemicals, lab tools, and small-scale testing equipment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Good documentation and technical writing skills.

Internship Outcome

Hands-on experience in real hybrid rocket propulsion development.

Opportunity to work directly with propulsion engineers, mechanical designers, and testing teams.

Access to unique test setups (fuel casting rigs, cold-flow benches, hybrid combustion test stand).

Mentorship from domain experts in materials, combustion, and propulsion.