R&D CFD Engineer

Griffyn AI Labs; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffyn AI Labs in Pune, India, seeks an Aerospace Engineer to lead UAV CFD and related analyses. You will perform CFD for various configurations, conduct aero-structural calculations, and translate results into design improvements.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams across design, propulsion, and avionics, using FEM/FEA tools and MATLAB for data processing. The role requires 3–4 years of experience in CFD/aerodynamics and a background in UAV projects, with strong problem-solving abilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or related field.
• 3–4 years of hands-on CFD, aerodynamics, and structural/aircraft calculations in UAV/aircraft aerospace contexts.
• Experience with drone/UAV projects (fixed-wing, VTOL, or hybrid) and UAV design workflows.
• Knowledge of composite materials and lightweight structures used in UAVs.
• Experience correlating CFD results with wind tunnel, bench tests, or flight-test data.
• Programming or scripting skills (MATLAB or similar) for data processing and workflow automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on R&D tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD simulations for UAV configurations to analyze aerodynamic performance, flow behavior, and drag/lift characteristics.
• Conduct aircraft- and UAV-level calculations including performance, stability, control, and sizing across design phases.
• Carry out structural analysis of UAV components using FEM/FEA tools in coordination with structural engineers.
• Build CFD-ready geometries from CAD models and generate high-quality meshes with suitable turbulence models.
• Analyze results, prepare technical reports, and propose design changes based on CFD and structural findings.
• Collaborate with UAV design, structures, propulsion, and avionics teams to integrate analysis results into iterations.
• Validate CFD/analytical models against experimental/flight-test data and refine for better correlation.
• Support development of internal tools and best practices for UAV CFD and aircraft performance calculations.

Skills

CFD

Aerodynamics

Structural analysis

Automation

Data processing

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

FEM/FEA

MATLAB

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Perform CFD simulations for UAV configurations (fixed-wing, VTOL, hybrid) to analyze aerodynamic performance, flow behavior, pressure distribution, and drag/lift characteristics.
• Conduct aircraft-level and UAV-level calculations such as performance, stability, control, and sizing, supporting conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases.
• Carry out structural and, where needed, thermal analysis of critical UAV components (wings, fuselage, tail, mounts, brackets, composite structures) using FEM/FEA tools in coordination with structural engineers.
• Build and clean CFD-ready geometries from CAD models, generate high-quality meshes, set up boundary conditions, and select appropriate turbulence and solver models.
• Analyze and interpret simulation results, prepare technical reports, and propose design changes or optimization strategies based on CFD and structural findings.
• Collaborate closely with UAV design, structures, propulsion, and avionics teams to integrate analysis results into design iterations and R&D projects.skill-lync+1
• Validate CFD and analytical models against experimental/flight-test data; refine models as needed to improve correlation and reliability.
• Support development of internal tools, methods, and best practices for UAV CFD and aircraft performance calculations as part of R&D activities.
• Document workflows, maintain simulation databases, and ensure traceability and quality of all analysis work in line with company standards.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors/ Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.
• 3–4 years of experience in CFD, aerodynamics, and structural/aircraft calculations within UAV, aircraft, or closely related aerospace applications.
• Experience specifically in drone/UAV projects (fixed-wing, VTOL, or hybrid platforms) and familiarity with UAV design workflows.
• Knowledge of composite materials and lightweight structures used in UAVs.
• Experience correlating CFD results with wind tunnel, bench tests, or flight-test data.
• Programming or scripting skills (MATLAB, or similar) for data processing and automation of workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently on R&D tasks, and good technical communication for cross-functional collaboration.