Materials Scientist (PhD – Advanced Functional Materials & Stealth Systems)

Company: Hyper Stealth Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (HSTPL)

Location: Delhi NCR

Experience: 2–6 years (Post-PhD / Industrial R&D exposure preferred)

Role Summary

We are looking for a PhD-level Materials Scientist with strong expertise in advanced functional materials, experimental characterization, and applied research translation to develop next-generation stealth, camouflage, EMI shielding and RADAR Absorption.

Key Responsibilities

1. Functional Material Design

• Develop advanced materials for:
• Radar Absorbing Materials (RAM) & stealth composites
• Flexible RADAR Absorbers.
• Novel coating technologies for stealth
• Engineer materials with controlled:
• Emissivity, reflectivity, dielectric constant, thermal conductivity

2. Experimental Research & Lab Work

• Lead material synthesis & formulation development
• Conduct advanced characterization:
• SEM, XRD, FTIR, Raman, DSC, TGA
• Perform:
• Microstructural analysis
• Coating evaluation & performance testing

3. Advanced Testing & Validation

• Test materials under:
• Harsh environmental conditions (UV, heat, humidity, dust)
• Conduct:
• Infrared thermography
• Signature measurement (thermal / EM behaviour)

4. Simulation & Multiphysics Collaboration

• Work with simulation teams on:
• Thermal modelling
• Electromagnetic (RCS) analysis
• Optimize material performance using:
• Data-driven modelling / computational tools

5. Product Development & Scale-Up

• Translate lab materials into:
• Coatings, fabrics, paints.
• Support:
• Pilot production & manufacturability

6. Research, Innovation & IP

• Publish technical findings (internal / external where allowed)
• File patents for defense applications
• Track global developments in:
• Metamaterials, smart coatings, stealth technologies

Required QualificationsEducation

• PhD in:
• Materials Science / Materials Engineering
• Applied Physics / Chemical Engineering

(with Graduation and Masters in -Polymer science, material science , synthesis, chemistry, surface coatings)

Core Expertise (Must-Have)

• Strong background in at least one:
• Polymers / composites / ceramics / nanomaterials
• Hands-on experience in:
• Experimental design & lab research
• Material characterization expertise

Preferred

• Electromagnetic materials / RCS knowledge
• Defense / aerospace materials exposure
• Functional coatings / smart materials

Tools & Technologies

• Characterization: SEM, XRD, FTIR, DSC, TGA
• Simulation: COMSOL / ANSYS / CST (good to have)
• Data: MATLAB / Python

Behavioural Fit

• Strong research mindset with execution focus
• Ability to work in confidential defense programs
• Cross-functional collaboration (R&D + production)
• Innovation-driven thinking

Ideal Candidate Snapshot

• PhD + 2–5 years research / industrial exposure
• Strong publication or patent background
• Hands-on experimental scientist

Exposure to thermal / EM / stealth materials preferred

• Interested candidates can DM at : 8700946637 or can share their resume at : careers@hyperstealth.in