Scientist – Camouflage Paints & Coatings

Location: Delhi NCR

Department: R&D / Advanced Materials

Experience: 2–5 Years

We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist – Camouflage Paints & Coatings to develop advanced thermal signature reduction solutions for defense applications. The role focuses on designing and optimizing Visual, IR, Thermal camouflage coatings and thermal paints with controlled emissivity and reflectivity properties to minimize detection across infrared spectrums.

Keywords: Emissivity, Camouflage, Stealth, Thermal windows, EM spectrum. radiation

·      Spectral Management: Formulate low-gloss, ultra-matte paints that control spectral reflectance from UV to the thermal infrared spectrum.

·      Pigment Manipulation: Engineer specialized pigment blends—such as chromium oxide green or metallic flakes—to mimic the chlorophyll signature of natural foliage.

·      Binder Selection: Optimize polyurethane, epoxy, or waterborne resin frameworks to ensure proper pigment suspension and high durability.

·      Multispectral Stealth: Develop specialized smart coatings that minimize radar cross-sections or isolate thermal energy to prevent infrared tracking.

·      Environmental Resilience: Ensure the developed coatings maintain mechanical integrity under extreme weather, chemical washing, aviation friction, and high UV exposure.

·      Functional Integration: Incorporate secondary capabilities into the camouflage Matrix, such as anti-corrosion properties, hydrophobic behavior, or flame retardancy.

• Develop and formulate thermal paints and IR camouflage coatings for signature reduction in defense applications.
• Design materials with tailored thermal emissivity, reflectivity, and conductivity characteristics.
• Conduct thermal analysis using infrared thermography and thermal imaging systems.
• Perform lab-scale formulation, coating application, and performance testing.
• Evaluate coating performance under varied environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, solar exposure).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including materials science, simulation, testing, and field validation teams.
• Optimize coating performance for military camouflage and stealth applications.
• Prepare technical reports, experimental documentation, and data analysis.
• Support scale-up activities from lab to pilot and production levels.

• Must have experience in paint and coating formulation of Epoxy, PU, TPA, Alkyd, Silicone
• B.Tech / M.Tech / PhD in:
• Polymer Science
• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering

• Strong understanding of:
• Infrared (IR) signature management
• Thermal coatings / paints formulation
• Experience with:
• Infrared thermography / thermal imaging tools
• Material characterization techniques
• Knowledge of:
• Pigments, binders, fillers, and coating chemistry
• Environmental durability testing standards
• Hands-on experience in lab experimentation and coating application techniques
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills

• Experience in defense / aerospace / stealth technologies
• Exposure to IR camouflage, radar cross-section (RCS) reduction, or multispectral signature management
• Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., thermal modeling software)
• Understanding of MIL standards / environmental testing protocols