PROPULSION ENGINEER

About Us:

We are a fast-growing deep-tech aerospace company building the worlds most advanced aero engines for both military and civilian applications. Our current focus includes jet fuel-based propulsion systems for military UAVs, as well as pioneering green hydrogenpowered aero engine R&D for future aviation. Our team culture revolves around first-principles thinking, scientific rigor, and rapid innovation, and we are looking for engineers who are open-minded, technically curious, and ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in aerospace propulsion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and development of liquid fuel injection systems for aero engine applications
• Understanding and application of systems level modelling approach for engine design
• Development of combustors from systems level design and requirements
• Development of HPC based digital twins, employing multiphase and reactive flow models. Concept evaluation using simulation tools
• Coordinate with design and manufacturing team and vendors for successful realization of components
• Understanding of combustion test rig and experimental campaigns
• Hardware testing on test rigs followed by rapid design iterations. Engine ground testing followed by data analysis and design revisions. Setting up advanced experiments using laser diagnostics
• Understanding of liquid fuel flow systems for Jet A and high-pressure plumbing. Understanding of best practices related to high pressure plumbing lines, pressure regulation and formulation of P&IDs
• Experience with safety protocols in testing
• Coordinating with turbomachinery team for system integration.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors/ Masters or PhD in Aerospace or related fields, with a focus on propulsion
• Understanding of fundamental combustion and multiphase flow concepts
• Understanding of aero engine/gas turbine technologies, thermodynamic cycles and basic systems level analysis
• Demonstrated experience with combustion experiments and hardware development. Experience with laser-based visualization experiments
• Demonstrated experience with multiphase/spray measurements and experiments
• Experience building fuel injection systems and combustors for aerospace applications. Understanding of basic fuel injection concepts.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of combustion and multiphase models and commercial CFD tools
• Hands on experience with gas turbines and aero engines
• Understanding of conjugate heat transfer and modelling techniques.
• Understanding of super alloys and materials relevant to aero engine parts
• Understanding of machining and manufacturing processes

What will you gain from this job:

• End-to-end exposure to real-world jet engine development, including control systems, hardware realization, and flight testing.
• Mentorship from experienced aerospace engineers and hands-on work with cutting-edge propulsion technologies.
• Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace R&D in high-speed transonic regimes, using both scientific and practical engineering approaches.
• A strong stepping stone toward advanced careers in propulsion, flight control, embedded systems, or aerospace research.
• Professional work environment with a five-day work week, standard benefits, and collaboration on world-class projects.