Combustion Systems Advisor – Jet & Cryogenic Engines
Location: Pune, India (Advisory Role – Remote/Hybrid Available)
Scope of Work
We are seeking a seasoned Combustion Systems Advisor to guide the development of advanced combustor architectures for both supersonic jet engines and cryogenic rocket propulsion systems. This role involves technical mentorship, review of design methodologies, and support in aligning combustion research with real-world mission demands. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across combustion physics, CFD, materials, and ignition systems.
Nature of Work
- Advise on design and validation of swirl-stabilized and dump combustors for turbojet/turbofan engines
- Support development of staged combustion and preburner concepts for cryogenic propulsion systems
- Provide expert reviews of flameholding, ignition, and fuel injection strategies
- Mentor young engineers in modeling of combustion kinetics, emissions, and lean blowout
- Review CFD results from tools like CONVERGE, ANSYS Fluent, or OpenFOAM
- Participate in failure investigations and root cause analysis of combustion anomalies
- Assist in setting up experimental rigs and safety protocols for combustor testing
Job Requirements
- Ph.D. or M.E./M.Tech in Aerospace/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering with specialization in combustion
- 10+ years of experience in combustor design, preferably in aero engines, cryogenic rockets, or gas turbines
- In-depth understanding of high-altitude relight, flame dynamics, and emission mitigation
- Experience with hydrocarbon and hydrogen-oxygen combustion regimes
- Strong grasp of high-pressure combustion phenomena and detonation/scramjet knowledge (preferred)
- Previous association with engine OEMs, R&D labs, or flight-test programs
- Comfortable in advisory and mentorship capacities for startups and advanced tech teams
Eligibility
- Open to Indian nationals and overseas citizens of India (OCI holders)
- Willingness to engage in part-time advisory or project-based consulting role
- Retired experts from HAL, DRDO, ISRO, or global engine OEMs encouraged to apply