Location: Vijayawada (On-site)
Type: Full-Time
Experience: 0-2 Years (Internships, Research Experience, Formula Student, SAE Aero Design, CanSat, Rocketry, CubeSat, UAVs, Robotics, Open-Source Hardware, or Equivalent Hands-on Engineering Experience)
CTC: ₹4–7 LPA (Based on Experience & Expertise)
Start Date: Immediate
Position Open: 1
ABOUT US
At AnduraX, we’re building India’s first private Re-entry vehicle designed to fly to space, carry experiments and payloads, and return them safely to Earth. We believe the future of space isn’t just about going farther; it’s also about coming back safer. By building a platform that can fly frequently, recover gently, and serve a wide range of commercial and defence needs, we’re opening doors to a space-powered industrial future. As part of our growing team, you will gain direct experience working on multidisciplinary flight systems that integrate aerodynamics, avionics, guidance, propulsion, structures, recovery systems, and mission operations.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As an Associate Fluid Dynamics & Propulsion Engineer, you will support the design, analysis, simulation, testing, and development of aerodynamic and propulsion systems for AnduraX's reusable re-entry vehicle and future propulsion technologies. Working alongside senior engineers, you will contribute to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), propulsion system development, fluid system design, thermal-fluid analysis, and experimental validation.
This role is ideal for engineers with a strong interest in fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, rocket propulsion, combustion, and numerical simulation. You will gain hands-on experience across the complete engineering lifecycle, from preliminary design and simulation to hardware testing, data analysis, and flight campaigns.
This role combines computational analysis with laboratory testing, propulsion hardware development, experimental validation, and field testing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Perform CFD simulations for external and internal flow applications.
- Assist in aerodynamic analysis of lifting bodies, control surfaces, and re-entry vehicles.
- Support propulsion flow simulations including injectors, nozzles, combustion chambers, and feed systems.
- Generate computational meshes and optimize mesh quality.
- Validate simulation results against analytical calculations and experimental data.
- Prepare simulation reports and engineering documentation.
Propulsion Engineering
- Support the design and analysis of liquid, hybrid, or cold-gas propulsion systems.
- Assist in sizing injectors, nozzles, valves, tanks, and feed systems.
- Perform fluid system calculations for pressure losses, flow rates, and performance.
- Support propulsion component selection and trade studies.
- Participate in propulsion system integration activities.
- Assist in analysing propulsion test data and recommending design improvements.
Thermal & Fluid Systems
- Perform fluid flow, heat transfer, and thermal management calculations.
- Support design of propellant feed systems, pressurization systems, and fluid plumbing.
- Assist in sizing pumps, regulators, filters, valves, and piping.
- Evaluate thermal behaviour of propulsion and fluid systems.
- Support thermal-fluid trade studies for vehicle subsystems.
Testing & Experimental Validation
- Support cold-flow and propulsion testing activities.
- Assist in test setup, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
- Process and analyse experimental data.
- Correlate simulation results with test data.
- Assist in troubleshooting fluid system and propulsion issues.
- Support development of test procedures and safety documentation.
Engineering Development
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and presentations.
- Support design reviews and technical discussions.
- Assist in maintaining simulation models and engineering databases.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary design studies.
- Support technology demonstrations and prototype development.
Cross-FunctionalCollaboration
- Work closely with Aerodynamics, Structures, Systems Engineering, Flight Dynamics, Avionics, Manufacturing, and Test teams.
- Learn from senior engineers through hands-on project work.
- Support multidisciplinary engineering activities wherever required.
- Participate in technical reviews and internal design meetings.
- Continuously improve technical skills and engineering knowledge.
REQUIREMENTS
- B.Tech/B.E. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 0–2 years of relevant industry, internship, research, or hands-on engineering experience. Exceptional fresh graduates with strong project portfolios are encouraged to apply.
- Strong understanding of Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Compressible Flow, Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals, CFD Fundamentals, Numerical Methods, Engineering Mathematics.
- Basic understanding of combustion, propulsion systems, and fluid networks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good technical communication and documentation abilities.
- Eagerness to learn and work in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Experience with:
- Formula Student, SAE Aero Design, CanSat, Rocketry, CubeSat, UAV, or similar engineering projects.
- CFD simulations.
- Rocket propulsion projects.
- Wind tunnel or propulsion testing.
- Thermal-fluid analysis.
- Experimental fluid mechanics.
- Engineering research.
- Technical documentation.
- Engineering documentation.
Proficiency in:
- ANSYS Fluent
- STAR-CCM+
- OpenFOAM
- SolidWorks
- MATLAB
- Python
- Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with:
- SU2
- ANSYS CFX
- GMAT or STK
- Abaqus or ANSYS Mechanical
- NASA CEA
- Chemical Equilibrium Analysis
- RocketCEA
- Git
- Linux
- Aerospace propulsion fundamentals
Prior experience with Indian or international aerospace programs (ISRO, DRDO, private space tech firms, startups) will be considered an added advantage.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment where responsibilities evolve with program needs.
- Comfortable working across multiple engineering disciplines and contributing beyond a narrowly defined role.
- Willingness to travel for flight tests, supplier visits, customer meetings, government reviews, conferences, and technical demonstrations as required.
- Ability to work outdoors during integration campaigns, launch operations, and recovery activities under varying weather conditions.
- Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and working for extended periods during hardware integration and testing activities.
- Ability to safely lift and carry engineering equipment and hardware weighing up to 20 kg, with appropriate assistance when required.
- Willingness to occasionally work outside regular business hours during integration campaigns, flight tests, critical milestones, or mission operations.
- Strong commitment to documentation, configuration control, schedule discipline, and maintaining high-quality program records.
- Ability to obtain and maintain any security clearances or background verifications required for defence, strategic, or government-sponsored projects (subject to applicable regulations).
- Demonstrate a strong safety-first mindset and adherence to laboratory, workshop, propulsion, and flight-test safety procedures.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Self-driven, proactive, and capable of independently driving complex technical programs from concept through demonstration.
- Close attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Passion for aerospace, space exploration, reusable launch systems, and advanced flight technologies, with a willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new challenges.
Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
