Senior Advisor – Structural Integrity & Materials
Location: Pune, India (Hybrid Mode, On-site Interaction Required Quarterly)
Scope of Work
We are seeking an experienced Senior Advisor in Structural Integrity and Materials Engineering to guide our advanced programs in combat jet engine and cryogenic propulsion systems. The advisor will play a key role in ensuring mechanical integrity, life-cycle performance, and manufacturability of engine components operating under extreme thermal and dynamic environments. Strategic advisory input is expected in material selection, high-cycle fatigue behavior, life prediction models, and novel joining techniques.
Nature of Work
- Provide strategic technical guidance for structural design, life estimation, and failure mitigation
- Review and advise on high-performance metallic/alloy and composite selection strategies
- Advise on damage tolerance and fracture mechanics for rotating components
- Support the development of life prediction models for cyclic loading at high temperatures
- Mentor engineers on fatigue analysis, creep rupture, and thermomechanical stress interaction
- Contribute to technical reviews of engine test campaigns and validation frameworks
- Collaborate with material scientists, FEA analysts, and NDT engineers to optimize reliability
Job Requirements
- Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Metallurgy, or Materials Engineering
- 20+ years of relevant experience in structural integrity, preferably in jet/rocket propulsion systems
- Deep understanding of fatigue, creep, oxidation, and structural failure modes in engine environments
- Hands-on experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN) and lifecycle modeling
- Familiarity with high-temperature alloys (Ni-based, Ti-based, ceramics, composites)
- Prior collaboration with DRDO, ISRO, HAL, or global aerospace OEMs is an advantage
- Strong documentation, mentoring, and review capabilities
Eligibility
- Indian nationals or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) eligible for advisory roles
- Retired experts from HAL, GTRE, ISRO, or global aerospace firms are encouraged to apply
- Strong commitment to India's indigenization and aerospace leadership vision