Aircraft Design Engineer

PERIDOT Advanced Materials; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Peridot Advanced Materials (PAM) is seeking an Aircraft Design Engineer in Bengaluru to contribute to the design and development of aircraft structures using advanced composites. You will create CAD models, perform design calculations, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and product teams to ensure designs meet stringent aerospace requirements.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in aerospace or mechanical design, hands-on CAD skills (CATIA/SolidWorks/NX), and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Design Engineering and Product Design for aerospace components.
• Proficiency in mechanical engineering principles, including composites.
• Experience with CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX) for 3D modelling and drafting.
• Familiarity with AS9100 aerospace standards is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and document designs clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create and review detailed CAD models and drawings; perform design calculations.
• Support structural and material selection to meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to translate designs into producible components; assist prototyping, testing and design validation.
• Participate in design reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Design Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical knowledge

Composite materials

AS9100 familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Company Description

Peridot Advanced Materials (PAM), formerly Parallax Composites Inc., is a leading Indian manufacturer of high-performance composite materials, including carbon fibre, glass fibre, aramid, and advanced hybrid composites. The company operates a dedicated composite manufacturing facility that supports critical applications in UAVs, aircraft, defence, and electric vehicles where lightweight strength, precision, and durability are essential. PAM is the first Indian company to produce carbon fiber propellers for UAVs, supporting the 'Make in India' vision through indigenous innovation. Its facility features advanced capabilities such as cold storage for prepregs, 3D laser scanning, CMM inspection, multi-axis CNC machining, in-house testing, and aerospace compliance support. Quality systems are aligned with AS9100, DRDO, and HAL standards, enabling PAM to deliver aerospace-grade components designed to perform in extreme conditions.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Aircraft Design Engineer role based in Bengaluru. The Aircraft Design Engineer will contribute to the design and development of aircraft structures and components using advanced composite materials, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, and product engineering. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating and reviewing detailed CAD models and drawings, performing design calculations, supporting structural and material selection, and ensuring designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. The role involves collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams to translate designs into producible components, supporting prototyping, testing, and design validation. The Aircraft Design Engineer will also participate in design reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Design Engineering and Product Design, with experience in aircraft or aerospace components.
• Proficiency in Mechanical Engineering principles, including structural analysis, materials, and mechanics of composites.
• Hands-on expertise with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools (e.g., "CATIA", "SolidWorks", "NX", or similar) for 3D modeling and detailed drafting.
• Basic understanding of Electrical Engineering concepts relevant to UAVs and aircraft systems integration is an advantage.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience working with composite materials (carbon, glass, aramid) and familiarity with aerospace standards such as AS9100.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts clearly, and document designs thoroughly.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to work on-site in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.