Archive · 7 Aug 2025
India's Space Startups Face Talent Shortage Hurdles
India's space startups are having a hard time finding smart people.
There aren't enough college grads who know the special skills they need.
Also, the pay isn't as good as it is in other countries, so some people go to work there instead.
Companies try to train people, but it takes time.
There aren't many special courses in space-related subjects.
This shortage of talent makes it hard for the startups to grow and compete.
Indian space startups struggle to find skilled talent in niche areas.
Limited graduates with specialized skills and low salaries drive talent overseas.
Many startups train hires from other engineering fields due to shortages.
Few specialized space courses exist, with most being short-term certificate programs.
Industry stakeholders note fewer job opportunities beyond ISRO roles.
- Who
- Indian private space startups
- What
- Indian space startups face a talent shortage.
- When
- The issue is ongoing, following the privatization of the space sector approximately three years prior.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Lack of specialized skills, lower salaries compared to other countries, and fewer job opportunities.
Industry Perspective
Candidate Perspective
Job Opportunities
Industry Perspective
Lack of adequate formal university courses, research programs, and niche specialization courses.
Candidate Perspective
Not enough jobs at present, with opportunities being limited to the ones at ISRO.
Funding and Salaries
Industry Perspective
Requires generous research budgets.
Candidate Perspective
Private firms are yet to offer perks and salaries that go beyond what Isro or private global firms do.
- Aerospace Engineering Colleges
- Around 175 undergraduate and 75 postgraduate
- Aerospace Engineers Graduating Annually
- Around 8,000
- Freshers' Salary (Low-value roles)
- ₹3 million per year
- Engineers with 2-3 years experience
- Up to ₹6 million per annum
- Space Startups in India
- Around 200