Propulsion Engineer
About Us
We are a fast-growing deep-tech aerospace company building next-generation aero engines for both defense and commercial aviation. Our current roadmap spans high-performance, jet-fuel propulsion systems for military UAVs alongside breakthrough R&D in green hydrogen–powered engines designed to decarbonize flight.
Our culture is rooted in first-principles thinking, hands-on experimentation, and fast-paced engineering. We are looking for engineers who are naturally curious, love digging into tough physics problems, and are excited to see their work take flight.
Location: KIADB Aerospace Park, Devanahalli, Bengaluru (on-site)
Employment type: Full-time
Experience: 1+ years
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop liquid fuel injection systems and combustor architectures, taking concepts from high-level system requirements to production-ready hardware.
- Build and deploy HPC digital twins using advanced multiphase and reactive flow simulations to evaluate and refine aerodynamic performance.
- Bridge design and manufacturing by collaborating directly with internal fabrication teams and specialized vendors to turn CAD models into physical parts.
- Own the test pipeline, from architecting test matrixes and plumbing high-pressure rigs to running ground engine hot-fires and incorporating advanced laser diagnostics.
- Iterate rapidly by analyzing telemetry and experimental data post-test to drive swift design revisions.
- Design plumbing systems (P&IDs) for high-pressure Jet-A liquid fuel and gas delivery, ensuring robust pressure regulation and rigorous component selection.
- Uphold safety standards across all high-energy, high-pressure testing operations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate propulsion systems seamlessly into customer airframes and test platforms.
What You Bring
Core Requirements:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with an emphasis on propulsion.
- Hands on experience in handling fuels, high-pressure lines and fluid control systems.
- Practical Experience with the Test Rig building, managing and operation.
- Strong grasp of aerothermodynamics, combustion chemistry, and multiphase fluid dynamics.
- Strong first-principles intuition and the ability to solve problems across multidisciplinary engineering boundaries.
Great to Have:
- Hands-on experience working directly with gas turbine engines, combustors, or high-pressure spray rigs.
- Practical familiarity with optical diagnostics (e.g., PIV, PLIF, shadowgraphy) and spray characterization techniques.
- Experience modeling conjugate heat transfer (CHT) in high-temperature environments.
- Working knowledge of high-temperature aerospace superalloys and precision manufacturing methods (CNC, additive manufacturing, EDM).
What You’ll Gain
- Full-Lifecycle Ownership: Experience the entire journey of engine development—from early simulations and benchtop testing to ground runs and flight trials.
- Frontier Tech Exposure: Work at the bleeding edge of propulsion, exploring transonic flow regimes, high-power density engines, and clean-sheet hydrogen technology.
- Collaborative Mentorship: Work alongside veteran aerospace engineers who value bold engineering ideas over rigid bureaucracy.
- Sustainable Pace & Perks: A standard five-day work week, comprehensive benefits, and an environment built around shipping real hardware.