Senior Engineer (Design)

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for aerostructure design to support research and development of Unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Candidate should be able to create a 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.

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.). 

Skills & Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering
• Strong experience with Structure design, Mechanisms Materials, and Manufacturing processes.
• 10+ years of industry experience in a Design Engineer role
• Exposure in Aerospace/UAS design and development will be preferred
• 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

Skills