Chemical Engineering Intern
- Industry Other
- Category Production/Maintenance /Quality
- Location Kathmandu, Nepal
- Expiry date May 17, 2026 (4 days left)
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.
