Thermal Engineer – Jet & Cryogenic Engines

Scope of Work

We are seeking a highly motivated Thermal Engineer to join our propulsion systems division, focusing on heat transfer, cooling design, and thermal stress analysis for high-performance combat jet engines and cryogenic propulsion systems. You will work closely with design, materials, and manufacturing teams to ensure thermal integrity across extreme operating environments.

Nature of Work

• Thermal modeling of engine components under steady and transient conditions
• Design of active and passive cooling systems for turbine blades, nozzles, and combustors
• Heat exchanger and regenerative cooling loop design for cryogenic systems
• Material selection and analysis for thermal resilience (including ablatives and superalloys)
• Coupled thermo-mechanical FEA analysis using ANSYS, Abaqus, or COMSOL
• Thermal protection system (TPS) analysis for combustor liners and afterburners
• Design optimization using parametric and AI-based thermal solvers
• Test planning and thermal instrumentation design for validation rigs

Job Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical, Thermal, Aerospace, or Cryogenic Engineering
• 2–6 years of relevant experience in thermal analysis of propulsion or energy systems
• Strong understanding of convective, conductive, and radiative heat transfer principles
• Proficiency in FEA tools for thermal simulation: ANSYS Thermal, Abaqus, COMSOL
• Experience with CFD tools (Fluent, Star CCM+) for thermal-fluid coupling (preferred)
• Familiarity with cryogenic fluid behavior and insulation technologies
• Understanding of thermodynamic cycles and turbine cooling strategies
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation and thermal testing (bonus)

Eligibility

• Indian nationals or individuals authorized to work in India
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to thermal design safety margins
• Research scholars with focus in heat transfer or thermal protection systems are welcome
• Motivated to contribute to indigenous engine development efforts under Aatmanirbhar Bharat