R&D Engineer (Thermal & IR Signature)

About the Job

Job Description

Title - R&D Engineer (Thermal & IR Signature)
Location - Vadodara

We have an exciting opening for the position of R&D Engineer – Thermal & IR Signature / Optical Electronics with our client in Vadodara, a fast-growing technology startup that builds next-generation inflatable signature replication platforms. These high-fidelity inflatable structures reproduce the thermal and visual characteristics of real-world heavy assets across multiple spectral domains. After reviewing your profile, we believe your experience could be a great fit for this role.

Role Overview
• Designation: R&D Engineer (Thermal & IR Signature Engineer / Optical Electronics Engineer)
• Location: Vadodara
• Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech in Thermal Engineering, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Key Responsibilities
• Analyse the thermal profiles of target equipment (engines, exhaust systems, track friction, electronics) across day/night cycles and varied environmental conditions.
• Design, test and integrate flexible heating elements, thermal conductive mats, regulated heat sources and power distribution systems into inflatable structures.
• Select and apply thermal camouflage coatings, pigments and emissivity-matching finishes to replicate metallic and painted surfaces.
• Conduct field thermography with calibrated MWIR and LWIR cameras to measure contrast and validate signatures against background radiation.
• Work with Structural Designers and RF Experts to ensure thermal systems do not add excess weight, slow inflation or affect radar reflectivity.
Skills & Qualifications Required
• 2–5 years in thermal signature management, infrared optics, heat transfer modelling or signature-control technologies.
• Hands-on proficiency with FLIR/radiometric cameras and thermal image processing tools.
• Strong fundamentals in conductive, convective and radiative heat transfer and surface emissivity (ε).
• Exposure to thermal simulation software such as COMSOL, ANSYS Fluent or MATLAB.
• Preferred: Experience with field trials, defence-adjacent testing protocols or national research laboratory projects.

If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, we would love to connect with you. Kindly share your updated resume along with the following details at your earliest convenience:
• Current CTC
• Expected CTC
• Notice Period
We look forward to hearing from you and exploring this opportunity together.

Key Skills Required

& Qualifications Required

Educational Requirements

: B.Tech / M.Tech in Thermal Engineering, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering