Structural Design & Analysis Engineer (Aerospace) Bangalore

JobItUs; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs in Bengaluru (India) is seeking a structural design engineer to develop rockets' primary and secondary structures, using 1D calculations and CAD modeling. You will collaborate with propulsion, avionics, and thermal teams to ensure integration and weight optimization.

The role requires hands-on experience with FEA (ANSYS, Abaqus) and CAD tools (SpaceClaim, Fusion, AutoCAD), plus knowledge of metallic and composite materials and structural testing support in a fast-paced startup

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools for aerospace applications.
• Experience with 1D structural calculations and geometry modelling.
• Knowledge of metallic and composite materials used in aerospace.
• Familiarity with fatigue, fracture, buckling, PSD, and thermo-structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop primary and secondary rocket structures and perform design validation.
• Conduct FEA analysis and hand calculations to verify results.
• Support manufacturing, testing, and integration with subsystems.
• Identify failure modes and contribute to safety assessments.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Startup environment

Tools

SpaceClaim

Autodesk Fusion

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Structural Design & Development

• Proficiency in 1D structural calculations.
• Design and develop primary and secondary structures for rockets.
• Work with metallic and composite materials to optimize structural efficiency and weight reduction.
• Perform detailed CAD modeling of aerospace structures, ensuring integration with propulsion, avionics, and thermal systems.

2. Structural Analysis & Load Evaluation

• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using tools like ANSYS, Abaqus to assess stress, strain, buckling, and fatigue life.
• Evaluate various loading conditions, including aerodynamic loads, inertial loads, dynamic loads, and thermal stresses.
• Perform hand calculations and classical structural analysis to validate FEA results.
• Conduct dynamic, thermo-structural, and Power Spectral Density (PSD) analysis for aerospace structures.

3. Failure Analysis & Safety Assessment

• Identify potential failure modes (yielding, buckling, fatigue, fracture) and develop mitigation strategies.
• Apply industry-standard failure criteria (e.g., Von Mises) for material selection and structural safety.
• Support design reviews, trade studies, and safety assessments to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

4. Structural Optimization & Weight Reduction

• Apply topology optimization, lightweight material selection, and advanced manufacturing techniques to minimize weight without compromising strength.
• Explore alternative design configurations to enhance structural efficiency and manufacturability.

5. Manufacturing Support & Testing

• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure the feasibility of designs.
• Support structural testing, including static load tests, vibration tests, and material characterization.
• Assist in the assembly and integration of structures with other vehicle subsystems.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in CAD software (SpaceClaim, Autodesk Fusion, AutoCAD).
• Expertise in FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Strong knowledge of metallic and composite materials.
• Experience in structural analysis (fatigue, fracture, buckling, impact, thermos structural, PSD, Modal, vibration).
• Hands-on experience with structural testing and data validation.
• Proficiency in 1D structural calculations.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with propulsion, aerodynamics, and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to document and present analysis results clearly.