Engineer I - Structures

NewSpace Research and Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies in Bengaluru is seeking a skilled engineer for the design and development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The role involves understanding system requirements, generating designs, and collaborating with the manufacturing team to ensure optimal designs.

The ideal candidate should have a background in aerospace engineering, strong skills in CAD tools like SolidWorks, and a passion for innovation in defense technologies. Experience in product development is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace development, preferably in new product development.
• Good understanding of aircraft structure's response to loads.
• Hands-on experience with PDM/PLM tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
• Perform validation techniques to select optimal designs.
• Interact with manufacturing teams to optimize designs.

Skills

Aerospace Domain Experience

Understanding of Aerodynamics

Designing Structural Components

CAD/FEA Tools (Catia/Solidworks)

ASME Drafting Standards

Problem Solving Skills

Good Communication Skills

Education

B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical/Aeronautical)

M.E/M.Tech (Mechanical/Aerospace)

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

Ansys

MATLAB

Python/C++

Job description

W e are a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR. We are engaged in development of next generation missions and technologies (NGM&T) towards future warfare needs of the Indian defence forces. It is undertaking research towards enhancing persistence and autonomy for unmanned vehicles and robotic swarms. NRT’s product development portfolio includes a solar power stratospheric high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) unmanned platform and an air/ground launched stand-off autonomous system.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and Development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)
• Understand System requirements and Layout the Baseline Design
• Generate Conceptual designs and Perform validation techniques to select Best Optimal Design
• Selection of Materials for Composite and Metallic parts
• Hand Calculations, Preliminary Sizing through basic FE Analysis
• Build Assemblies and Perform Stack-up Analysis
• Interact with Manufacturing team to optimize the design for better producibility and to solve the Manufacturing issues
• Design Mold/Tooling/Fixtures for Component Manufacturing

Must Have Skills

• Experience in Aerospace Domain preferably exposure to New Product Development and able to work in Fast paced environment
• Good Understanding of Aerodynamics and Behaviour of Aircraft Structure in response to Static and Dynamic Loads
• Experience in Designing Structural Components like Wing and Fuselage of Aircraft
• Knowledge of CAD/FEA Tools like Catia/Solidworks, Ansys/MSC Nastran
• Performing Hand Calculations and Linear Static Analysis
• Good Experience of ASME drafting standards and application of GD&T.
• Performing Stack-Up Analysis to verify Clash/Clearances in Assembly
• Hands-on experience with ENOVIA VPM/ Team Center or similar PDM/ PLM.
• Experience in Product development using DFM and DFA Principles
• Good Problem Solving and Analytical thinking skills
• Should be able to communicate with internal customers on the technical requirements, be able to discuss, participate and negotiate in finalizing technical requirements and acceptance methodologies
• Good communication skills (Verbal andWritten)
• Should have an ability to articulate thought process to the Project stakeholders

Good to Have Skills

• Knowledge/Experience in Product Design in Unmanned combat aerial vehicles.
• Understanding of Aeroelasticity (Manoeuvre Loads computation, Flutter and Gust)
• Programming Languages MATLAB, Python/C++ for parametric analysis Design and FEA
• B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical/Aeronautical) with 2-5 Years experience or M.E/M.Tech (Mechanical/Aerospace) with 0-2 years experience.

Required Skills

Carbon Fiber CAD Modeling and Drafting SolidWorks Aerospace-grade metal - Aluminum alloys BOM 3D printing Aircraft structures design