Flight Physics Engineer

ESP Engineered; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intellectual fulfillment

Flexible work hours

Professional autonomy

Job summary

Okulo Aerospace, based in Bengaluru, is seeking a Flight Physics Engineer to contribute to the conceptual design of UAVs. The role involves performing preliminary designs and collaborating with a small team to solve challenges in electric aviation.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in aerospace, particularly in aircraft sizing methods, and have proficiency in Python. This position offers a fast-paced, innovative environment with flexible work hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing conceptual design for UAVs.
• Ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of optimization algorithms and aircraft design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hand calculations for aircraft performance estimates.
• Develop testing methodologies to validate computations.
• Collaborate on certifiable systems for electric aviation.

Skills

Aircraft sizing methods

Python

Aerodynamics

Flight mechanics

Education

Bachelors or Masters or PhD in Aerospace

Tools

numpy

matplotlib

scipy.optimize

Job description

# Flight Physics EngineerFull-TimeOkulo Aerospace is an early-stage stealth startup based out of Bengaluru, Karnataka. Combining renewable energy and precision engineering, we are currently developing solar-electric hybrid aerial platforms that will revolutionize aerial data acquisition. We envision a world where drones can fly continuously without having to land at all and we are currently in the first step towards realizing that vision. Founded by alumni from Purdue University (USA) and NIT-Trichy (India) with extensive research background and with a vision to nurture great teams and develop solutions for hard problems, we are looking at joining hands with the next generation of talented individuals looking to embark on this exciting journey. Being part of Okulo Aerospace allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission. Are you an aspiring aerospace engineer with a background in aircraft design & optimization looking to make a meaningful impact that you just canâ€TMt find in legacy aerospace companies? Have you ever dreamed of crafting a clean-sheet aerial vehicle system from scratch? Would you like to deliver and/or contribute a significant percentage in the conceptual & preliminary design for a new product? If so, you might be a good fit for the team in an Aircraft Design role here at Okulo Aerospace! Requirements Responsibilities: Performing conceptual design and/or preliminary design for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) based on requirements from different stakeholders. Collaborate and co-develop novel, certifiable systems to solve the toughest problems in electric aviation. Utilization of our in-house aircraft design tools to come up with candidate designs. Conduct hand calculations in aircraft performance estimates (constraint analysis, power level required etc.). Work with the manufacturing team to realise certain design constraints. Devise testing methodologies to validate and verify your computations/calculations. Utilization of advanced mathematical AI/ML algorithms to perform aircraft-level, system-level and/or component-level optimization. Basic Qualifications and Experience Required: Bachelors (or) Masters (or) PhD (or) relevant experiences in Aerospace related domain. Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams, to ambitious deadlines, and under minimal supervision. A highly motivated and focused individual with excellent communication skills. Someone who undertakes a structural and analytical approach to a problem. Possess excellent technical writing and documentation skills for design reviews and company records. Essential Skills: Worked with aircraft sizing methods – weight and performance estimates. Strong basics in Python (Spyder users are preferred) with experiences in utilizing the following libraries: numpy, matplotlib, os, scipy.optimize, scipy.optimize or more. Strong base in one or more of the following fields: Aerodynamics, aircraft structures, flight mechanics, propulsion. Understanding of fixed wing and rotary wing design. Desired Skills: Knowledge of optimization algorithms and ability to solve optimization problems in any capacity using gradient and/or non-gradient based optimization methods. Proficiency in C/C++ or Python. Basic understanding of propeller and motor selection is very much appreciated. Demonstrated experience in development of prototype UAVs. Hands on experience with usage of aircraft design codes. Benefits Intellectual fulfillment and rapid personal/professional development. Fast-paced, innovative team and work environment. Financial compensation on a case-by-case basis. Flexible work hours, professional autonomy, open door policy, informal work setting and strong meritocracy. Note: The job role is strictly related to the Sizing of an Aircraft and not Design. Kindly submit your application aligning with the job's requirement.