Engineer/Lead Engineer - Aerothermal

Nabhdrishti Aerospace Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabhdrishti Aerospace is seeking Aerothermal Engineers / Lead Engineers to join our deep‑tech team in Bengaluru. You will contribute to the aerothermal design, analysis, and verification of compressors, combustors, and turbines, using tools like ANSYS CFX/Fluent and STAR-CCM+.

The role involves 1D/2D flowpath design, 3D blade design, CFD optimization, and collaboration with manufacturing and testing teams as we build India's first fuel‑flex micro gas turbine for aviation and power generation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a strong theoretical foundation in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and turbomachinery.
• 0–10 years of industrial experience in aerodynamics and/or heat transfer of turbomachinery components.
• Familiarity with aerothermal design and analysis tools such as ANSYS CFX, ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+ or similar.
• Experience in leading or mentoring a small team is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multifunctional team.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and make data-driven recommendations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical ideas concisely and logically across a wide range of topics.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual design of compressor and turbine flowpath using 1D mean-line and 2D throughflow design and analysis.
• Design of blade sections and 3D blades for compressors and turbines.
• Conceptual design of combustors.
• 3D CFD analysis and optimization of the flowpath.
• Analysis of component and engine performance across the operating envelope.
• Plan and support testing, instrumentation requirements, and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet engine performance and life requirements.
• Liaise with supply chain on manufacturing, production support, and part qualification.
• Lead engineers: mentor a team to deliver aerothermal design, analysis, and validation.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Turbomachinery

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

ANSYS CFX

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Nabhdrishti Aerospace is a deep-tech aerospace company developing indigenous micro gas turbine engines and propulsion systems for aviation and defence applications. We are building complex, high-performance products from the ground up, with a mission to create globally competitive aerospace propulsion technology from India.

As we move from product development and testing towards commercialization, industrialization, and scaling our product line, we are looking for Aerothermal Engineers / Lead Engineers for multiple positions across the aerothermal design, analysis, and verification of compressors, combustors, and turbines.

Key Responsibilities

Conceptual design of compressor and turbine flowpath, including 1D mean-line and 2D throughflow design and analysis.

Design of blade sections and 3D blades for compressors and turbines.

Conceptual design of combustors.

Analysis and optimization of designed flowpath using 3D CFD.

Analysis of component and engine performance across the operating envelope.

Support component and engine testing across all aspects of compressor, combustor, and turbine aerodynamics; define instrumentation requirements, plan tests, and support pre- and post-test validation.

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver optimal designs that meet engine performance and life requirements.

Liaise with the supply chain team on manufacturing, production support, and part qualification.

For Lead Engineers: Mentor a team of young engineers to deliver aerothermal design, analysis, and validation of gas turbine components.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field, with a strong theoretical foundation in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and turbomachinery

0–10 years of industrial experience in the aerodynamics and/or heat transfer of turbomachinery components.

Familiarity with aerothermal design and analysis tools such as ANSYS CFX, ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or similar.

Experience in leading or mentoring a small team is a plus.

Ability to work effectively as part of a multifunctional team.

Ability to handle ambiguity and make data-driven recommendations.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical ideas concisely and logically across a wide range of topics.

Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Nabhdrishti Aerospace is building India's first fuel flex micro gas turbine for use in aviation and power generation.

3rd Floor, IHUB building, CV Raman Road, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012.

CIN: U26515KA2023PTC174527

In case of any queries of grievances, get in touch with Chief Operating Officer, Arjun Srivatsa.