Lead Engineer I - Structures (HAPS)

NewSpace Research and Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies in Bengaluru is hiring an Aerospace Structural Design Engineer specializing in aeroelasticity and aerospace materials for UAVs. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in aircraft structural design and expertise with FEA tools like NASTRAN, PATRAN, APEX, and FLDS.

The role involves creating finite element models for analysis, conducting simulations, and generating reports of project-related findings. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in design of main aircraft structural components.
• Advanced FEA skills with NASTRAN, PATRAN, APEX, FLDS.
• Knowledge of static aeroelasticity related modelling.

Responsibilities

• Create Finite Element models for analysis at component and assembly levels.
• Lead static and dynamic aeroelastic and rotor dynamic simulations.
• Generate and review reports summarising project-related analysis results.

Skills

Experience in structural design of main aircraft structural components

Knowledge of NASTRAN, PATRAN, APEX, FLDS

Static and dynamic analysis of aircraft structures

Organizational and time management skills

Ability to work solitary or in a team

Good knowledge of Composite Materials

Education

B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical/Aeronautical) with 10 years of Industrial Experience

M.Tech (Mechanical/Aeronautical) with 7 years of Industrial Experience

PhD (Mechanical/Aeronautical) with 4 years of Industrial Experience

Tools

NASTRAN

PATRAN

APEX

FLDS

Job description

NRT is a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR engaged in development of Next Generation Mission & Technologies (NGM&T) in Aerospace and Defence for Military and Civilian use by the Indian Ministry of Defence, National Disaster Response Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Telecommunications and more. NRT’s vision is to be a leader in creating Unmanned Aerospace Systems for the global market from India.

NRT’s product development portfolio includes cutting-edge technologies like solar powered stratospheric High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) unmanned platform, Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) using UAV swarms, and more.

NRT seeks an experienced Aerospace Structural Design Engineer specialising inaeroelasticity and aerospace materialsfor fixed-wing UAVs, with a good working knowledge of design for structural strength and fatigue. The role demands design of safe and light-weight structures through advanced design and simulation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Fluent with NASTRAN, PATRAN, APEX and FLDS. Must be very well versed with 101, 103,105, 144, 145 solvers.
• Create Finite Element models for linear and nonlinear structural analysis, both at component and assembly level.
• Select suitable structural materials to meet strength, weight and other performance/ safety requirements.
• Design experimental test procedures and instrumentation for validation of analytical models.
• Lead static and dynamic aeroelastic and rotor dynamic simulations to evaluate structural stability under dynamic loads.
• Lead Vibrational analysis both general and modal analysis. Model fine tuning via GVT results
• Translate analysis/ test results into actionable design recommendations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Plan suitable flight test instrumentation, analysis tools and carry out flight test data analysis for loads and flutter.
• Generate/ review reports for summarising all project-related analysis results.

Must have skills

• At least 6 to 8 years’ experience in design of main aircraft structural components (metallic and composites), especially from aeroelastic, buckling and vibrational considerations.
• Experience in static and dynamic analysis (Modal, transient, random vibration) of aircraft structures.
• Experience in selection of suitable structural materials and design and manufacturing of composite parts.
• Possess advanced FEA skills namely NASTRAN PATRAN APEX FLDS and their respective solvers.
• Knowledge of static aeroelasticity related modelling and simulation.
• Awareness of airworthiness certification requirements based on analysis and testing.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work solitary or in a team.
• Good Knowledge of Composite Materials and Sizing criteria of Composite parts.

Good to have skills

• Experience in structural design of unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Dynamic aeroelasticity and rotor dynamic analysis knowledge.
• Experience in development in optimization and process algorithms.
• Expert level knowledge in above mentioned FEA tools.
• Critical Thinking and a track record for trouble shooting and problem resolution.
• High pedigree research skills and ability to adopt and utilize literature review for verification and validation.
• Experience in analysis of flight test data.
• Knowledge of Python and MS Office applications.
• B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical/Aeronautical) with 10 years of Industrial Experience or M.Tech (Mechanical/Aeronautical) with 7 years of Industrial Experience or PhD ( Mechanical/Aeronautical) with 4 years industrial experience.