Drone Design and Development Engineer

IIT Bombay; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

IIT Bombay seeks aProject Research Staff to design and develop UAV systems, including multi-copters, fixed-wing, and VTOL platforms. You will perform propulsion selection, performance estimation, and build test rigs for vibration and stress analyses.

Join a government-funded initiative focusing on advanced drone technologies, with strong industry collaborations and hands-on CAD-driven development. You will document results and work with cross-functional teams to integrate subsystems.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with relevant drone/UAV experience.
• Engineering degree with applicable UAV design and testing exposure.
• Experience in sizing, designing UAVs using standard methods.

Responsibilities

• Design calculations for UAVs: multi-copters, fixed-wing, VTOL hybrids.
• Propulsion and performance estimation for UAV platforms.
• Develop and test test rigs for vibration, stress, and deflection analysis.
• Calibrate and integrate UAV subsystems; produce CAD assemblies and drawings.
• Document design processes and test results; prepare technical reports.

Skills

UAV design experience

CAD proficiency

Flight physics knowledge

Composite materials knowledge

Design for Manufacturing

Team collaboration

Education

PhD with relevant experience

MTech/ME or equivalent degree with relevant experience

BTech/BE or equivalent degree with relevant experience

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Project Research Staff - Drone Design and Development

About the project:

The project funded by the Government focuses on developing and demonstrating drone and allied technologies. The project will address various applications through the utilization of advanced technologies and critical infrastructure. Strong industry connections and collaborations will be fostered to solve pertinent challenges and drive technological advancements. Additionally, comprehensive drone training and awareness programs will be provided to ensure proficiency and understanding among people.

Institute:

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai

Qualification and Key Skills Required:

• PhD with relevant experience OR
• MTech / ME or equivalent degree with relevant experience OR
• BTech / BE or equivalent degree with relevant experience
• Experience in conceptual sizing and designing of UAVs using design methodology and calculations
• High Proficiency with SolidWorks, CATIA, and other 3D CAD software for designs, Design for Manufacturing approach
• Expertise in Thermal and Vibration Management, selecting components and modifying UAVs based on tests, payloads, and sensor requirements
• Understanding of flight physics, strength of materials, composite materials, aerodynamics, structures etc.

Job Profile:

• Design calculations of various types of UAVs, including multi-copters, fixed-wing, VTOL hybrid UAVs
• Propulsion system selection, Multi-Objective Optimization and preliminary performance Estimation of UAV platforms
• Design, Development and testing of Test rigs/setups like vibration, stress, strain and deflection analysis of UAV’s
• Tuning, Calibration, Integration of UAV Subsystems
• Detailed CAD models, Engineering drawings and complete CAD assembly of systems
• Document design processes, test results, and provide technical reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of UAV systems
• Any other work assigned as per requirement.