Agnikul Cosmos is a company incubated at IIT Madras and we build rockets that can take satellites up to 500 kg to Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). In May 2024, we successfully completed our maiden launch from our own launchpad (India's first private launchpad). The launch has proven all the new technologies developed by Agnikul and also earned recognition from Honourable Prime Minister of India.
Conduct market research and competitive intelligence on the global and Indian space launch ecosystem - customers, competitors, pricing, and trends.
Support development of commercial proposals, pitch materials, and business development collateral for domestic and international prospects.
Assist in tracking and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including potential customers, government bodies, and industry partners.
Prepare briefing notes, strategy documents, and presentation decks for senior leadership and external engagements.
Coordinate event participation for Agnikul, end-to-end, including registration, stall building, participation, representation, collaterals - build, dispatch, delivery, display and return post-event follow-ups
Monitor policy and regulatory developments relevant to the Indian space sector (IN-SPACe, DOS, ISRO) and synthesise implications for the business.
Coordinate cross-functional inputs to support conference participation, partnership negotiations, and bid processes.
Track and maintain business intelligence databases - event calendars, competitor activity logs, customer pipelines, and partnership trackers.
Support financial modelling and business case development for new opportunities, partnerships, or operating models.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related field.
Strong analytical and structured thinking - comfortable working with data, numbers, and ambiguous problem statements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proficiency with standard productivity tools - Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, and research platforms.
0-3 years of experience; fresh graduates with strong internship experience are welcome to apply.
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed - we're building rockets, not clocks.
Prior experience or internship in consulting, investment banking, business development, or a startup environment.
Familiarity with the Indian space sector - regulatory landscape, key stakeholders, and emerging players will be an asset but not a deal breaker.
Experience with financial modelling, market sizing, or competitive benchmarking.
Exposure to government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs.
Engineering background that enables productive dialogue with technical teams.
Ability to manage multiple parallel work streams with tight deadlines and close attention to detail.
Benefits
You will have a front-row seat to building the commercial engine of one of India's most ambitious deep-tech companies.
Your work will directly shape how Agnikul wins customers, partners, and market share in the global launch market.
You will engage with some of the sharpest minds in Indian space policy, technology, and industry.
You will develop a rare combination of technical literacy and business acumen that few early-career professionals get.
You will be part of a mission that is literally changing what India can do in space.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related field
- Strong analytical and structured thinking, including comfort with data, numbers, and ambiguous problem statements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficiency with Excel or Sheets, PowerPoint or Slides, and research platforms
- 0–3 years of experience; fresh graduates with strong internship experience are welcome
- Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Prior experience or internship in consulting, investment banking, business development, or a startup environment
- Familiarity with the Indian space sector, regulatory landscape, key stakeholders, and emerging players
- Experience with financial modeling, market sizing, or competitive benchmarking
- Exposure to government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs
- Engineering background enabling productive dialogue with technical teams
- Ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams with tight deadlines and close attention to detail
What We Do
At AgniKul, we design, manufacture, test and launch orbital class rockets for micro and nano satellites. We currently work out of the National Center for Combustion R&D at IIT-Madras. Rocket scientists, engineers, ex-bankers and space lawyers are a part of our team. This unique blend of people is one of our biggest strengths. Our goal is to make space affordable for everyone in India.
