Deputy Director (Scientist 'E') (Aeronautical Systems Laboratory)

Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for filling up the post of Deputy Director (Scientist 'E') (Aeronautical Systems Laboratory) in the pay scale of Level-13 (Rs. 123100-215900) on direct recruitment basis at DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Eligibility Criteria: Essential Qualification: (i) Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute. (ii) At least 10 years of experience in Research and Development (R&D) in the field of Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering. Job Responsibilities: The selected candidate will be responsible for overall management of the Aeronautical Systems Laboratory and will be expected to provide technical leadership and guidance to the scientific/technical team in the areas of Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, Structures, Propulsion, Avionics, and System Integration of Aircraft/Aerial Vehicles. He/She will also be responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring various R&D projects. Required Skills: The candidate should have expertise in the following areas: (i) Computational Fluid Dynamics, (ii) Flight Mechanics, (iii) Structural Dynamics, (iv) Avionics and Control Systems, (v) Propulsion Systems, and (vi) System Integration of Aerial Vehicles.

DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) is the research and development wing of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, with a vision to empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies. DRDO's mission is to achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies and systems, to enhance the research and development infrastructure for the defence of the country, and to provide cutting-edge technologies to the armed forces.