Title: R & D Engineer ( Technical Textile )

About the Job

Job Description

Position Title: R & D Engineer ( Technical Textile )
Location - Vadoara

We have an exciting opening for the position of R&D Engineer – Technical Textile & Polymer Material with our client, a fast-growing defence-tech startup specialising in next-generation military decoys and deception systems. The company engineers high-fidelity, inflatable multispectral decoy platforms that simulate real military assets across radar, visual and thermal domains. After reviewing your profile, we believe your experience could be a great fit for this role.

Role Overview
• Designation: R&D Engineer (Technical Textile & Polymer Material Specialist)
• Location: Vadodara
• Experience: 3–5 years
• Qualification: B.Tech / M.Tech in Textile Technology, Polymer Science, Materials Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Key Responsibilities
• Develop base textiles integrated with conductive yarns, stainless steel mesh or carbon filaments to enable radar cross-section (RCS) reflectivity at the fabric level.
• Evaluate and optimise polymer coatings (PU, PVC, silicone, elastomers) for air retention, UV stability, flame retardancy and tear resistance in harsh field conditions.
• Specify and refine joining technologies, including HF radio welding, hot-air welding, ultrasonic bonding and specialised adhesives for high-stress inflatable chambers.
• Establish in-house testing protocols for tensile strength, seam shear strength, hydrostatic pressure, air permeability and UV degradation as per ISO/ASTM/MIL standards.
• Partner with weaving mills, yarn manufacturers and industrial coaters to source and manufacture custom technical textiles.
Skills & Qualifications Required
• 3–5 years in technical textiles, coated fabric manufacturing, industrial inflatable products (boats, rafts, architectural membranes) or parachutes.
• Deep understanding of high-tenacity yarns (Nylon 6,6, polyester, aramids) and industrial weaving patterns.
• Hands-on knowledge of coating processes (knife-over-roll, extrusion) and polymer compounding.
• Practical understanding of RF/HF welding and thermal bonding equipment.
• Familiarity with ASTM/ISO textile testing standards (tensile, tear, burst, air permeability).
• Preferred: Experience with military-grade coated fabrics or defence textile specifications.

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 Textile Technology, Polymer Science, Materials Engineering or Chemical Engineering