ADA Seeks 200 Additional Engineers to Accelerate Tejas Mk2 Development and Delivery

The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is bolstering its engineering team with 200 new hires to expedite the development and delivery of the Tejas Mk2, a pivotal fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force. This recruitment drive signifies a critical step as the project moves into crucial testing and operational clearance phases.

The Tejas Mk2, also known as the Medium Weight Fighter (MWF), represents a significant advancement over its predecessor, the Tejas Mk1A. Designed to bridge the capability gap between the lighter Mk1A and the forthcoming Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), the Mk2 incorporates a host of upgrades. These include a more powerful General Electric F414-GE-IN56 engine, expanded payload capacity, and advanced avionics, enabling the aircraft to undertake a wider range of missions, from air superiority to ground attack and anti-ship operations.

"The addition of 200 engineers is aimed at reinforcing the technical expertise needed across the Tejas Mk2 project lifecycle," an defence source stated. The agency is seeking specialists in various disciplines, including systems integration, aerodynamics, avionics, structural engineering, and electronic warfare. These engineers will be instrumental in testing, validating, and certifying critical systems, ensuring the aircraft meets its Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) and Final Operational Clearance (FOC) targets.

Collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the aircraft's manufacturing partner, will be key to the project's success. The expanded engineering team will work closely with HAL to streamline production protocols and optimize resource utilization. This collaborative effort will ensure timely delivery of the Tejas Mk2 to the Indian Air Force.

The new engineers will play a crucial role in navigating the complexities of integrating advanced systems, such as the AESA radar, updated communications, and digital flight control systems. Their expertise will be vital in troubleshooting integration challenges and ensuring seamless operation under demanding combat conditions.

The Tejas Mk2 is slated to conduct its maiden flight in 2026, with IOC anticipated soon after. FOC will follow rigorous testing and validation of the aircraft's full mission capabilities, including advanced weapon systems integration. This ambitious project underscores India's commitment to indigenous defence development and is poised to significantly enhance the nation's aerial combat capabilities.

 

[sanket]

Good Approach, 18 to 20 Months to Go for First Flight of First Tejas MK2 Countdown Begins

 

[Phantom]

They need to hire 1000’s and make 400 Tejas MK2 as soon as possible, Dassault will take 24 years to clear the backlog of 240 Aircrafts at 10/year, there is absolutely no point to even think about it anymore.

 

[Dredd]

ADA is awakening up as their promised date of roll out is coming near, This should have been done years back.. It's not easy to hire an experienced engineer that too 200 in number, if they are hiring a fresh graduate then they will not be able to contribute at their full potential till 4-5 years. which include training and shadow work.

 

[kunites]

If HAL is targetting 2026 flight then rollout and taxi trials must happen 2025 onwards as Canard and intake designs still not frozen...rest assured MK2 will not fly before 2027

 

[ASHOK CARROL]

With over 21 IITs and IISC, NIITs a vast pool of young, enthusiastic engineers is available. Talented, motivated of over hundreds must be absorbed for the ever growing expansion production of sophisticated fighters, helicopters, transport aircraft both in public and private enterprises. All must be taken on contract of initial seven years and those willing and good be retained for another 8 years letting go some and permanently absorbing the result oriented after 15 years for next 15 to 25 years. Initial salary package must be attractive of over 1.5 LPM increasing proportionality to over 2.5 to 3 Lpm by 7th year and 5-6lpm by 15th year. Selections must be on all India basis and not on colour caste relations of senior officers of HAL, ADA, GTRE, DRDO.

 

[Sandeep]

Hopefully they can speed up the process and start production on time but I think they will need more than 200 staff. They need HAL to sort out their production lines and they need the private sector to start their own production lines so there’s no more delays in producing this.

 

[Bharathi Raja]

Russia has more numbers. But can't peniterate Ukrainian air spaces after it was fully furnished by western air defence. So, Russia now attacking ukrain deep areas with long range ballestic missile that is 10 times very costly while comparing to its target. My question is, What are we going to do against modern air defence system with our numbers 200 MK1A and 400 MK2?

 

[Muthukumar Ponnambalam]

Similarly, GTRE should recruit the best and the brightest from IIT/IISc - with an excellent package, obviously - to get Kaveri up and running, making it an Indian F-404 at least, if not F-414.