Engine Certification Consultant – Combat Jet & Cryogenic Engines

Scope of Work

We are seeking an experienced Engine Certification Consultant to support compliance and regulatory strategy for advanced combat jet engines and cryogenic propulsion systems. The role involves guiding certification from concept to qualification stages, ensuring alignment with military and aerospace safety standards, and advising on compliance processes involving agencies such as DGAQA, CEMILAC, and ISRO-LEA.

Nature of Work

• Advisory support for engine and subsystem-level certification planning
• Review and validation of test matrices, qualification test plans, and compliance roadmaps
• Interface with certifying authorities and government agencies (CEMILAC, DGAQA, ISRO, etc.)
• Technical audit and conformity checks of documentation, including FMEAs and design traceability
• Mentorship to internal testing, QA, and systems engineering teams
• Risk identification and mitigation advisory during engine integration and pre-production validation
• Knowledge sharing on aerospace standards: AS9100, MIL-STD, ISO 17025, and NASA-STD

Job Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in engine certification, preferably for military aerospace systems
• Hands-on exposure to propulsion certification under CEMILAC/ISRO frameworks is a strong plus
• Proficiency in interpreting regulatory documents and safety-critical compliance workflows
• Strong grasp of qualification test protocols, HAL/GTRE/DRDO project structures, and lab audits
• Clear documentation practices and ability to review technical submissions at system/subsystem levels
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Eligibility

• Retired or currently serving experts from GTRE, HAL, CEMILAC, or ISRO are highly encouraged
• Indian nationals or OCI card holders
• Consultants with prior experience in certifying gas turbine or cryogenic engines preferred
• Willingness to work in advisory capacity (part-time/flexible hours possible)