Research Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

psyc-defence; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

psyc-defence is seeking a researcher-engineer to work on advanced aerospace and defence systems, focusing on research, concept development, and early-stage engineering. The role emphasizes first-principles thinking and multidisciplinary exploration.

You will translate theoretical ideas into viable engineering directions, conduct feasibility studies, and contribute to prototyping and validation. Strong communication and the ability to work in unstructured settings are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, or related engineering field.
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals (fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, control systems, structures, or electromagnetics).
• Excellent analytical thinking and ability to approach problems from first principles.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to work on unstructured, exploratory problems.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on emerging technologies across aerospace, defence, and adjacent deep-tech domains.
• Develop and evaluate novel system-level concepts, architectures, and design approaches.
• Perform feasibility studies using analytical models, simulations, and trade-off analyses.
• Contribute to early-stage prototyping, experimental validation, and proof-of-concept development.
• Work on open-ended engineering problems with minimal predefined constraints.
• Document technical findings and convert research insights into structured engineering pathways.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Control systems

Structures

Electromagnetics

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Physics or related field

Job description

Role Overview
Focused on advanced research, concept development, and early-stage engineering of next-generation aerospace and defence systems. This role emphasizes first-principles thinking, multidisciplinary exploration, and translating theoretical ideas into viable engineering directions.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct in-depth research on emerging technologies across aerospace, defence, and adjacent deep-tech domains
• Develop and evaluate novel system-level concepts, architectures, and design approaches
• Perform feasibility studies using analytical models, simulations, and trade-off analyses
• Contribute to early-stage prototyping, experimental validation, and proof-of-concept development
• Work on open-ended engineering problems with minimal predefined constraints
• Document technical findings and convert research insights into structured engineering pathways

Core Requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, or related engineering field
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals (fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, control systems, structures, or electromagnetics, depending on domain)
• Excellent analytical thinking and ability to approach problems from first principles
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to work on unstructured, exploratory problems
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications (Deep-Tech Focus)
• Experience with research projects, published papers, or independent technical work
• Exposure to system-level thinking in aerospace or defence applications (UAVs, propulsion, guidance, robotics, etc.)
• Familiarity with simulation/modeling tools (MATLAB, Python, Simulink, ANSYS, or similar—not strictly CAD-focused)
• Understanding of interdisciplinary integration (mechanical + electronics + software + control systems)
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, experimentation, or lab-based development

What We Look For (Mindset)
• Curiosity-driven engineers who question assumptions and explore beyond standard solutions
• Ability to connect theory with real-world engineering challenges
• Strong ownership of ideas—from concept to validation
• Interest in building breakthrough systems rather than incremental improvements

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