CAD Designer

Axldrone India Private Limited; India; On-site; INR 650,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Axldrone India Private Limited is seeking a CAD Designer with 3-4 years of hands-on mechanical design experience to work on drone hardware from concept to flight-ready assemblies. You will design airframes, cores, and enclosures, and develop detailed 3D models and 2D drawings while collaborating with electronics, manufacturing, and field teams.

The role requires strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA or similar), understanding of DFM/DFA, and experience with UAV materials and

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in mechanical/product design, ideally in drones, aerospace, robotics, or related hardware.
• Strong CAD skills with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA, or equivalent.
• Understanding of DFM and DFA principles.
• Experience designing enclosures with thermal, EMI/weather sealing, and serviceability considerations.
• Knowledge of UAV materials (composites, aluminum, engineering plastics).
• Hands-on prototype assembly and troubleshooting fit/build issues.
• Ability to produce manufacturing-ready drawings and documentation.
• Good cross-functional communication with electronics and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop drone airframes and structural components, balancing weight, strength, and aerodynamic performance.
• Design core drone components—arms, frames, mounts, landing gear, propulsion mounts, and other parts.
• Create enclosures for electronics, batteries, payloads, ensuring thermal management and weatherproofing.
• Produce 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T.
• Select materials and processes (CNC, 3D printing, sheet metal, composites) per requirements.
• Perform basic design validation and iterate based on test feedback.
• Support prototype builds and hands-on assembly of drone units.
• Collaborate with electronics, manufacturing, and field teams to resolve design issues.
• Maintain organized CAD libraries, revision control, and design docs.
• Assist BOM creation and coordinate with vendors/fabricators.

Skills

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

CATIA

DFM/ DFA

Enclosure design (thermal)

Tools

CNC machining

3D printing

Sheet metal

Composites

Job description

We're looking for a CAD Designer with 3-4 years of hands-on mechanical design experience to join our engineering team. You'll work across the full spectrum of drone hardware design - from airframes and core components to protective enclosures - and collaborate closely with our electronics, manufacturing, and field teams to take designs from concept to flight-ready hardware.

CAD Designer

Location:

Reports to:

Experience:

3-4 years

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop drone airframes and structural components, balancing weight, strength, and aerodynamic performance
• Design core drone components - arms, frames, mounts, landing gear, propulsion mounts, and other structural/mechanical parts
• Design enclosures for electronic components, batteries, payloads, and other onboard systems, factoring in thermal management, weatherproofing, vibration isolation, and ease of access
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings with proper GD&T
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes (CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, composites) based on application requirements
• Run basic design validation (fit checks, tolerance stacking, load/stress considerations) and iterate based on test feedback
• Support prototype builds and hands-on assembly of drone units and sub-assemblies
• Work closely with electronics, manufacturing, and field testing teams to resolve design-integration issues
• Maintain organized CAD libraries, revision control, and design documentation
• Support BOM creation and coordinate with vendors/fabricators for part sourcing and production

Required Skills & Experience

• 3-4 years of experience in mechanical/product design, ideally in drones, aerospace, robotics, or a related hardware field
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, CATIA, or similar)
• Solid understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles
• Experience designing enclosures with attention to thermal, EMI/weather sealing, and serviceability considerations
• Working knowledge of materials commonly used in UAV design (composites, aluminum, engineering plastics)
• Comfortable with hands-on prototype assembly and troubleshooting fit/build issues
• Ability to produce clear, manufacturing-ready drawings and documentation
• Good communication skills to work cross-functionally with electronics and production teams