Lead Engineer II - Aerodynamics (P07541)

NewSpace Research and Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies is searching for a candidate in Bengaluru, India, to lead aerodynamic analysis for fixed-wing UAVs. You will be responsible for planning and executing tasks related to aerodynamic sizing, evaluation, and CFD analyses during both conceptual and preliminary design phases.

The ideal candidate must possess a strong background in aerodynamics, with experience in CFD analyses and the ability to conduct design trade studies. Proficiency with CAD tools is also required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of aerodynamics and aircraft stability is essential.
• Experience with design trade studies and CFD analysis.
• Ability to perform heat transfer simulations and wind tunnel testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities for aerodynamic sizing of UAVs in conceptual design.
• Conduct aerodynamic evaluation during preliminary design.
• Perform CFD analyses to assess UAV aerodynamic performance.

Skills

Aerodynamics - Fundamentals of aircraft stability

Aerodynamics - Fundamentals of aircraft performance

Aerodynamics - Low fidelity aerodynamics analysis

Aerodynamics - Systems thinking

Aerodynamics - High Fidelity analysis (CFD)

Aerodynamics - Fundamentals of aircraft aerodynamics

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

The candidate shall

• Plan, accomplish, lead and support activities involving aerodynamic sizing of fixed wing UAVs in the conceptual design phase. The activities include but not limited to the following:
  • Perform market survey and constraint analysis
  • Select an aerofoil and planform for the UAV
  • Size the UAV external geometry and evaluate the aerodynamic characteristics using lower order tools
  • Estimate the performance and evaluate the stability
• Perform and support activities of aerodynamic evaluation of fixed wing UAVs during the preliminary design phase
  • Plan and execute tasks
  • Carry out the design trade studies
  • Generate aerodynamic data required to support other systems like Flight controls, avionics systems, etc.
  • Perform optimisation studies on aerofoil or component of aircraft
  • Support activities involved in aeroelastic problems
  • Perform Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) simulations
  • Support activities involved in wind tunnel testing
• Perform CFD analyses of fixed wing UAVs to evaluate aerodynamic performance
  • Establish processes for conducting CFD analyses
  • Model geometry for CFD analyses in a CAD tool
  • Prepare geometry for CFD analyses from CAD geometry
  • Generate good quality grids
  • Generate results using appropriate solver settings with limited time frames and resources
  • Post-process the results and document the same in detail
  • Recommend suggestions to design team based on the results generated

Required Skills

Aerodynamics - Fundamentals of aircraft stability Aerodynamics Aerodynamics - Fundamentals of aircraft performance Aerodynamics - Low fidelity aerodynamics analysis Aerodynamics - Systems thinking Aerodynamics - High Fidelity analysis (CFD) Aerodynamics - Fundamentals of aircraft aerodynamics