Structural Design Engineer

The ePlane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The ePlane Company is seeking an Aerospace Structural Design Engineer to lead the design and development of primary and secondary airframe structures for both composite and metallic aircraft, and to work with subsystems across the organization.

You will create 3D models, develop detailed drawings, and ensure GD&T and PMI conformance while coordinating with Structural analysis, aerodynamics, and manufacturing teams to optimize designs and maintain lifecycle integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant industrial experience in structural design, preferably in aerospace.
• Strong proficiency in CATIA-based design tools and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design primary and secondary airframe structures in composite and metallic materials.
• Develop detailed part and assembly definitions using CATIA; produce 2D drawings meeting aerospace standards.
• Collaborate with aerodynamic, structural analysis, manufacturing, and systems teams for integration and optimization.
• Create and release 2D drawings for parts and assemblies per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Apply GD&T and PMI in 3D models for tolerance analysis and procurement.
• Support LRUs integration across systems and ensure airworthiness compliance.
• Participate in design reviews, audits, and certification activities.

Skills

CATIA proficiency

Aircraft subsystems

PLM processes

ENOVIA

GD&T

MS Office

ICEM surfacing

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE

CATIA V5

ENOVIA

MS Office

ICEM Surfacing

Job description

• Aerospace Structural Design Engineer with experience in the design and development of primary and secondary airframe structures, as well as various aircraft subsystems, for both composite and metallic aircraft assemblies. Skilled in 3D CAD modeling, detailed design development, and 2D drawing creation in compliance with aerospace standards and GD&T principles. Adept at cross-functional collaboration with Structural analysis, aerodynamics, Manufacturing, and Systems teams for design integration and optimization. Experienced in configuration management and engineering change processes including SQN, PQN, ECR, and ECN to maintain product integrity across the lifecycle.

Position Summary

• Aerospace Structural Design Engineer with experience in the design and development of primary and secondary airframe structures, as well as various aircraft subsystems, for both composite and metallic aircraft assemblies. Skilled in 3D CAD modeling, detailed design development, and 2D drawing creation in compliance with aerospace standards and GD&T principles. Adept at cross-functional collaboration with Structural analysis, aerodynamics, Manufacturing, and Systems teams for design integration and optimization. Experienced in configuration management and engineering change processes including SQN, PQN, ECR, and ECN to maintain product integrity across the lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design primary and secondary airframe structures, including associated interface and attachment components in both composite and metallic materials


• Develop, iterate, and modify detailed part and assembly definitions for complete aircraft structures using multiple design workbenches (Part Design, Surface Design, Assembly Design, and Composite Part Design)


• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams including aerodynamic, Structural analysis, Methods & Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to support design iterations, finalization, fabrication, and assembly activities


• Create and release detailed 2D engineering drawings for parts, assemblies, and installations (composite and metallic), ensuring compliance with ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.100, and ASME Y14.37 standards


• Develop and validate 3D Functional Tolerance & Annotation (FT&A) models by applying GD&T, datum structures, and Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) in accordance with design, manufacturing, and inspection requirements


• Support integration of components and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) across systems including Power train, Propulsion, Battery, Avionics, and Autonomy teams


• Ensure compliance with airworthiness and certification requirements throughout the product development lifecycle


• Participate in design reviews, audits, and certification activities, providing technical inputs and design justification


• Investigate design issues and integration conflicts, and implement corrective actions in coordination with relevant stakeholders


• Support development of NMGs, CFD models, wind tunnel geometries, and zero-thickness preliminary design models, primarily for stress and aerodynamic evaluation during early aircraft development phases


• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis on aircraft structural assemblies to assess fit, form, and functional requirements, ensuring manufacturability, assembly feasibility, and design robustness


• Manage and resolve Supplier Query Notes (SQN), Production Query Notes (PQN), Engineering Change Requests (ECR), and Engineering Change Notes (ECN), working closely with configuration control and change management teams to maintain design integrity and traceability

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering


• 3 to 5 years of relevant industrial experience in structural design, preferably within the aerospace industry

Technical skills

• Strong proficiency in CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE or CATIA V5, including Part Design, Generative Shape Design (Surface Design), Assembly Design, Sheet Metal Design, Composite Part Design, Drafting, and Functional Tolerance & Annotation (FT&A) workbenches


• Good knowledge of aircraft sub-systems, assembly integration, and installation procedures


• Strong understanding of composite design principles and manufacturing processes is essential


• Good understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) and engineering design and development lifecycle processes


• Working knowledge of ENOVIA and MS Office applications for product lifecycle and documentation management


• Capable of handling delegated tasks independently and ensuring timely, high quality delivery aligned with program schedules


• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with cross-functional teamKnowledge of prototyping methodologies (especially rapid prototyping) is preferred


• Exposure to ICEM surfacing workbench is an added advantage