Senior Design Engineer (Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems)

Nucon Aerospace; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucon Aerospace in Hyderabad, India, is seeking an experienced Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Engineer to design and optimize aerospace fluid power systems. You will perform calculations, select components, and prepare detailed drawings and BOMs to meet stringent DO-160/MIL standards.

The role requires strong GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5), experience with CFD/FEA is a plus, and collaboration across manufacturing and suppliers throughout development.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic principles.
• Experience in aerospace hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of valve design, material selection, sealing tech and fluid compatibility.
• Familiarity with APQP, DFMEA; DV/PV; CFD or FEA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hydraulic and pneumatic systems to meet customer and project requirements.
• Modify and optimize existing systems for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Perform hydraulic and pneumatic design calculations (pressure drop, flow, actuator sizing, forces).
• Prepare detailed drawings, schematics, BOMs, operation manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Conduct design reviews, tolerance stack-up analysis, and GD&T application.
• Plan and conduct functional, performance, and qualification testing.
• Support prototype development, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and design improvements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, quality, testing and suppliers.

Skills

Hydraulic theory

Pneumatic theory

Component sizing

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Qualification knowledge (DO-160, MIL,

Tools

CFD

FEA

Job description

Role & responsibilities :

• Design and develop hydraulic and pneumatic systems to meet customer and project requirements.
• Modify and optimize existing hydraulic and pneumatic systems for improved performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Perform hydraulic and pneumatic system design calculations, including pressure drop, flow rate, actuator sizing, force calculations, and system performance analysis.
• Select suitable hydraulic and pneumatic components such as pumps, valves, cylinders, accumulators, hoses, fittings, filters, and seals based on system requirements.
• Select appropriate valve types, materials, and sealing arrangements considering operating pressure, temperature, flow characteristics, media compatibility, and environmental conditions.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics, assembly drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), operation manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Conduct engineering analysis, design reviews, tolerance stack-up analysis, and GD&T application to ensure robust product design.
• Plan and conduct functional, performance, and qualification testing to validate system performance, reliability, and safety.
• Support prototype development, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and design improvements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, quality, testing and suppliers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace, industrial, and customer standards.

Preferred candidate profile :

• Strong understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic principles and experience in aerospace hydraulic and pneumatic systems.sp
• Expertise in component selection and sizing, knowledge of valve design and selection, good understanding of material selection, sealing technologies, and fluid compatibility.
• Proficiency in engineering calculations and system performance analysis, strong knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), tolerance stack-up analysis and qualification standards such as DO-160, MIL Standards, AS9100, or equivalent aerospace standards.
• Familiarity with APQP, DFMEA, and (DV/PV) along with exposure to CFD or FEA for component validation is an added advantage.