ABOUT HYCOSYS
Hycosys is a deep-tech engineering company developing advanced hydrogen-capable power and propulsion systems, with a core focus on Micro Gas Turbines (MGTs) and high-speed turbomachinery.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Principal Combustion Engineer to lead and oversee end-to-end combustor development for an advanced Micro Gas Turbine program, from early concept through engine integration and maturation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own combustor architecture and development roadmap
- Develop preliminary combustor design tools and concept-level sizing methods
- Lead combustion modelling for performance, stability and emissions (NOx, CO, UHC)
- Apply RANS, URANS and LES; execute and review high-fidelity CFD
- Lead combustion testing including rig definition, instrumentation and data interpretation
- Guide emissions reduction, flame stability margins, ignition performance and fuel flexibility
- Interface with systems, aerodynamics, mechanical, materials and manufacturing teams
- Mentor combustion engineers and support technical reviews and risk assessments
MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS
- M.Tech or Ph.D.
in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related combustion discipline
- 8+ years of industrial experience in gas-turbine combustor development
- Preliminary combustor design tools and sizing methodologies
- Combustion modelling for performance and emissions
- Hands-on RANS, URANS and LES experience
- Experience with ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+ and/or CONVERGE
- Combustion testing and data analysis experience
VALUABLE TO HAVE
- MGT or small gas-turbine combustors; SAF, hydrogen or fuel blends
- High-temperature materials and combustor manufacturing constraints
- Engine-level integration and testing; publications or patents
COMPENSATION & LOCATION
Competitive compensation aligned with experience and industry benchmarks.
Crescent 4, Prestige Shantiniketan, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply by emailing your resume to
[email protected] with subject “Application: Principal Combustion Engineer”.
📌 Principal Combustion Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Hycosys
📍 Bengaluru