RAJAT KUMAR KAR
Bengaluru
Summary
Defence Technology Leader with extensive experience exceeding 19 years in Aerospace sector, specializing in weapon development, system integration of cruise and ballistic projectiles, integrated testing, mission planning, program management, and personnel leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head - Aerospace Division
BEML Ltd (Schedule "A" PSU under Ministry of Defence)
Bengaluru
04.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deploy enterprise-wide defense projects and space programs.
- Executed mechanical assembly integration of critical rocket structures for VSSC-ISRO (GSLV Mk-III/LVM-3).
- Developed and deployed ammunition handling mechanisms and weapon loading systems.
- Integrated strategic aero-structures for LCH/ALH helicopters and LCA Mk I/II aircraft.
- Managed key aerospace system integration projects with ADA (DRDO), NAL (CSIR), HAL, and Indian Armed Forces.
- Conducted missile system integration for DRDL (DRDO): Surface-to-Air and Air-to-Air ballistics.
- Spearheaded R&D, production, planning, indigenization, and purchasing functions.
- Developed naval weapons prototypes and provided design support to Indian Army and Air Force.
DGM - Technology Development & Design
Aditya Birla Group
09.2018 - 04.2024
- Spearheaded pilot plant operations for technology demonstration and support of mainstream processes.
- Developed aerospace-grade carbon fiber from rayon-based materials.
- Created carbon fiber composite products for specialized applications.
- Executed reverse engineering of system mechanisms and conducted pilot runs.
- Optimized processes through standardization and debottlenecking to enhance production output.
- Implemented Du Pont safety standards while managing incident investigation teams.
- Formulated project-specific waste management standards and lean manufacturing practices.
DGM & Head (Missile System Integration)
DRDO JV - BrahMos
Hyderabad
03.2007 - 08.2018
- Spearheaded P&B responsibility to produce supersonic cruise missiles and associated sub-systems.
- System integration, integrated testing, explosive integration, and combat testing of missiles and ballistics.
- Reverse engineering of propulsion units, rocket motors, metallic and composite airframes, canister, and platform systems.
- Indigenization and new product development for missions of tactical and strategic nature.
- Technology management and system training for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- Development of mission-specific variants and proof flight tests of integrated systems and sub-systems.
- Facility planning: Development of propellant filling and testing facilities, armored rooms, and ballistics storage facilities.
- Skill development, mentoring, and training.
- Liaising with Armed forces, Govt. Agencies (DRDO Labs, MSQAA, CEMILAC, RCMA), and statutory bodies for operation management.
- Technology transfer, vendor development, certification, and attestation.
Design Engineer
Hindustan Motors
06.2006 - 02.2007
- Design and development of car trims, engine components, and pollution control systems.
- Conceptual design and proto-development of the exhaust system.
- Development of digital customer interfaces for visual illustration.
Education
Ph.D. - Advanced Materials
NIT Jamshedpur
NIT Jamshedpur12.2025
PGP (Ex) - Operations Management
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C)
Calcutta01.2021
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
BPUT
Odisha01.2006
Skills
- Operations optimization
- System integration
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Technical documentation
- Product development
- Team collaboration
- Research methodologies
- Lean manufacturing
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Customer service
- Research
- Organization and time management
Volunteer Experience
Social service, Mass scale Sapling plantation, 2022-2023, Mass scale sapling plantation in coastal regions of Bharuch District, Gujarat to control soil erosion.
Certification
- DRDO, 2007, Guided Missile Technology
- DRDO, 2007, Project Management
- DRDO, 2017, Technology Management
- TuV Nord, 2013, AS 9100 - QMS
Awards
- Aditya Birla Group, 2022, PRIDE Award, Best innovation & sustainable project proposal.
- DRDL-DRDO, 2016, Young Achiever Award, Reverse Engineering of LFRJ Engine.
- BPUT-Odisha, 2006, Gold Medal, Academic Excellence.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Odia
- Bengali
- Russian (Basic)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Odia
Native
Native
Russian
Elementary (A2)
A2
Accomplishments
Young Achiever Award - 2014, DRDL,DRDO
Affiliations
Social Service: Roadside Sapling Plantation, Bharuch, Gujarat.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head - Aerospace Division
BEML Ltd (Schedule "A" PSU under Ministry of Defence)
04.2024 - Current
DGM - Technology Development & Design
Aditya Birla Group
09.2018 - 04.2024
DGM & Head (Missile System Integration)
DRDO JV - BrahMos
03.2007 - 08.2018
Design Engineer
Hindustan Motors
06.2006 - 02.2007
Ph.D. - Advanced Materials
NIT Jamshedpur
PGP (Ex) - Operations Management
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C)
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
BPUT