Savitribai Phule Pune University, a well-known state university in Pune, Maharashtra, has opened project-based positions at its Space Payload Development Center, hiring one Project Engineer and one Project Assistant for a total of two vacancies. The roles fall under the Department of Electronic and Instrumentation Science and involve work on a payload designed for the PSLV fourth stage platform, covering chassis design, subsystem design and testing, and related analysis for the space project.
SPPU Project Engineer and Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
10 Oct
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Applications closed on 10 Oct 2026
- Notification05 Oct
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About SPPU Project Engineer and Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Savitribai Phule Pune University
- Post Name
- Project Engineer and Project Assistant
- Job Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Category of post is stated as Open to All
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Till 31 March 2027
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Engineer
1
Project Assistant
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Engineer | 1 |
| Project Assistant | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Engineer1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Electronic Science with good knowledge of Mechanical design and modelling simulations OR BE Mechanical/Mechatronics/Production with experience in CAD modeling using softwares like Catia & Solidworks.
- Experience
- Experience in CAD modeling using softwares like Catia and Solidworks (for the BE Mechanical/Mechatronics/Production route)
- Category of Post
- Open to All
- Duration
- Till 31 March 2027
Project Assistant1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. in Electronic Science / Physics / BE E&TC with experience in RF and antenna design / FPGA based system design / DSP. Research/work experience in the field of Antenna, RF design / FPGA based system design is desirable.
- Experience
- Experience in RF and antenna design, FPGA based system design or DSP; research/work experience in Antenna, RF design or FPGA based system design is desirable
- Category of Post
- Open to All
- Duration
- Till 31 March 2027
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of the applications received.
- 2Online Interview
Interviews will be held online on 12 October 2026 at 11 a.m. in the Department of Electronic and Instrumentation Science, S.P. Pune University; shortlisted candidates are informed by email.
Salary Structure
Project Engineer
Pay: Rs. 31,000 + HRA = Rs. 38,440
Project Assistant
Pay: Rs. 30,000
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Engineer | Rs. 31,000 + HRA = Rs. 38,440 |
| Project Assistant | Rs. 30,000 |
How to Apply
- 1Prepare a plain-paper application with a covering letter and a resume or CV.
- 2Include full name, contact information (address, email and contact number), date of birth, category, educational qualifications and relevant experience in the resume.
- 3Address the application to Prof V.L Mathe, Head, Department of Electronic and Instrumentation Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune 411007.
- 4Submit the application in the office on or before 10 October 2026.
- 5Alternatively, email the application to [email protected] on or before 10 October 2026.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Covering letter
•Resume/CV with full name
•Contact information (address
•Email and contact number)
•Date of birth
•Category
•Educational qualifications and relevant experience
Important Details
- Both posts are project-based engagements at the Space Payload Development Center (SPDC), funded by Savitribai Phule Pune University, and run till 31 March 2027.
- Shortlisted candidates will be sent an email with the interview details.
- The project is aimed at designing a payload to be deployed on the PSLV fourth stage (PS4 platform); the project staff will work on payload chassis design, sub-system design and testing, and on testing, optimisation and thermal vacuum analysis of the entire structure.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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