Engineer III - Materials & Testing

NewSpace Research and Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies is seeking a Materials and Testing Engineer focused on composite materials to support materials/process development, R&D and testing for developmental programs in Bengaluru. You will create/maintain composite manufacturing databases and stay current with the latest composites technology while designing testing protocols and performing material characterizations.

The role involves leading testing, documenting results, and developing standards for NRT products,

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of polymers and composite materials
• Advanced design concepts for composite part manufacturing
• Familiarity with epoxy, urethane, polyimide adhesives
• Experience designing composite and elastomer test programs
• Understanding failure modes in structural and non-structural composites
• Knowledge of manufacturing for structural metallic and composite components
• Awareness of interdepartmental dependencies across design, test and software teams
• Ability to implement corrective and preventive actions and root cause analysis
• Aerospace or Carbon Fiber Composite industry-standard testing experience

Responsibilities

• Developing/acquiring maintenance of composite manufacturing databases
• Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art in composites manufacturing technologies
• Design & define testing protocols and analyze data
• Lead material characterizations and support structural design
• Perform development tests and document results with recommendations
• Prepare coupons/samples for internal or external testing
• Derive testing and qualification standards for portfolio products
• Evaluate emerging technologies for potential applications

Skills

Polymers & composites

Composite design

Adhesive materials

Test program design

Failure analysis

Manufacturing for composites

Interdepartmental collaboration

Aerospace testing experience

Education

M.E./M.Tech in Materials Science/Mechanical/Aerospace

BE/B.Tech in Materials Science/Mechanical/Aerospace

3+ years related work experience

Job description

Who we are:

We are a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR. We are engaged in the development of next generation missions and technologies towards future warfare needs of the Indian defense 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.

Job Description :

We are searching for a Materials and Testing Engineer with a focus in composite materials to provide Materials and Process, Research and Development and testing support to NRT’s developmental programs.

Develop/acquire/maintain composite manufacturing databases for NRT products

Maintain a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art in composites manufacturing science, technology, equipment, and/or systems.

Maintain

Design & Define testing protocols, review and analyze data

Lead material characterizations and support the structural design of aircrafts and ground systems

Perform development tests, create and develop technical documentation, establish technical delivery specifications,and manufacturing requirements

Present work including theory, approach, results, and conclusions and provide input concerning results, suggested modifications for future work.

Perform material, sub-component and component mechanical testing and qualification.

Direct manufacturing of coupons and samples for in-house or outside testing

Execute preparation of coupons and samples as per the applicable standards

Derive NRT’s testing and qualification standards to suite NRT’s portfolio of products

Evaluates emerging technologies for potential application to business needs

Skills/Abilities/Experience:

Mandatory

Knowledge of polymers and composite materials (such as carbon, fiberglass, aramid, adhesives, thermoset/thermoplastic resins).

Advanced knowledge of design concepts and techniques of composite part manufacturing (e.g., concurrent engineering, Design for Manufacture/Assembly [DFM/A].

Knowledge of adhesive materials (such as epoxy, urethane, polyimide, reinforcements, etc) and processes.

Knowledge of composite and elastomer test program design (e.g., design of experiments, test plan development, validation)

Knowledge of composite and elastomer failure modes (structural and nonstructural) and analysis for materials, processes and parts.

Design knowledge of manufacturing for structural metallic and composite components

Knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g. design, test, software)

Knowledge of the interaction between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes

Implements corrective and preventive actions. Performs Root Cause Corrective Actions for non-conforming or non-complying materials and processes

Aerospace, and or Carbon Fiber Composite (Sandwich, Laminate) Industry standard testing experience

Qualifications:

M.E/M.Tech in Materials Science, Mechanical, Aerospace / Engineering and over 6 years of work experience, or B.E/B.Tech in Materials Science, Mechanical, Aerospace / Engineering and over 8 years of work experience.

3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with the evaluation and qualification of materials, technology, and processes