Senior Engineer (Design)

Job Description

About Us -

ideaForge is a leading pioneer in India’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) market with widespread deployment across the country.

Its drones support surveillance and mapping, with one UAV taking off every five minutes on average. Ranked 3rd globally in dual-use drone manufacturing (civil and defense), it has enabled over 8,50,000 successful flights. With strong in-house design and innovation, it delivers reliable, mission-focused UAV solutions tailored to customer needs.

Role Overview -

The Design Engineer will be responsible for aerostructure design to support research and development of Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and should be able to create new design from scratch or re-design an existing product and take it through all stages of design & development, testing, certification until final handover to production.

Designation - Senior Engineer

Experience - 10 to 14 years

Qualification - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering

Location - Marathalli Bengaluru

Key Responsibilities -

• Design and Development: Conceptualize and develop designs for various aerostructure components like wings, fuselage, tail and landing gear, mechanical systems like thermal management, actuation mechanisms etc. 
• Problem-Solving: Identify and propose design solutions for new components or modifications to existing ones, considering factors like loading, materials, quality, manufacturability, cost, and serviceability. 
• Materials and Manufacturing: Exposure to different kinds and types of Aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.
• Drawings and Documentation: Prepare detailed manufacturing drawings and other engineering. GD&T ANSI 14.5 is preferred.
• DFMEA: Developing DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) for complex aerostructure parts, sub-assemblies and complete airframe assemblies. Implement the outcome of DFMEA into Design and Manufacturing processes.
• DFX: Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Serviceability and Maintainability for making design matured at early stage of Development. Cross- functional technical collaborations are must.
• Prototyping and Testing: Support the design, development and testing of rigs and prototypes. 
• Configuration Management: Manage configuration of aircraft structures. 
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, and manufacturing, to develop and integrate systems. 
• Developing Best Practices: Using standardized technology/process/tool choices for continuously improving reliability, predictability and usability. To keep up to date with the latest materials, manufacturing technologies and methodologies.
• Mentoring Young Engineers: Should be able to provide guidance and support to junior team members technically.
• Compliance: Ensure designs meet safety regulations and industry standards (e.g., CEMILAC / DGCA/MIL etc.).

Key Skills -

• Strong experience with Structure design, Mechanisms Materials, and Manufacturing processes.
• Exposure in Aerospace/UAS design and development.
• Hands-on experience with aerospace CAD software tools, Creo preferred and PLM tools, Windchill preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and standards in the aerospace industry
• Ability to carry out hand calculations based on the functional requirements and deliver innovative solutions
• Experience with metallic, composite and plastic materials

WHY JOIN US ?! -

🍽️ Welcome Moment – Share a meal with your loved ones before you officially join—on us.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family First – Maternity, paternity, and special moments that include your loved ones.

💼 Health & Well-being – Comprehensive medical cover, counselling, and wellness support.

📚 Learn & Grow – Continuous training, workshops, and internal mobility opportunities.

💡 Innovation Matters – Your ideas are recognized, rewarded, and supported.

🏅 Recognition & Rewards – We celebrate your wins, big and small.

🗓️ Tailored Leave Policies – Life happens. Our flexible leave policies support you in balancing both personal and professional milestones.

🚚 Relocation Support –Moving to join us? We’ve got your back with relocation support to make your transition seamless. 

🌍 Beyond Work – CSR opportunities that let you create real-world impact.

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