Structural Design Engineer - Metallics

AgniKul Cosmos; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnikul Cosmos in Chennai, India, seeks a Structural Design Engineer for the Flight Structures team to design and evaluate dynamic performance of the rocket. You will develop initial hardware, conduct static, dynamic, thermo-mechanical and fatigue analyses, and guide the transition from development to flight production using CAD and FEA tools.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred), strong FEA skills, and solid communication abilities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis software.
• Strong understanding of strength of materials, failure criteria and structural mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for build of initial development hardware with manufacturability in mind.
• Perform static, dynamic, thermo-mechanical, fatigue and fracture analyses.
• Produce detailed sizing analyses by hand and with FEA tools.
• Design and layout of fluid systems, CAD modeling, and material selection.

Skills

FEA software

Aerospace Eng

Mechanical Eng

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

CAD software

Finite element analysis tools

Job description

ABOUT COMPANY

Agnikul Cosmos is a company incubated at IIT Madras and we build rockets that can take satellites up to 500 kg to Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). In May 2024, we successfully completed our maiden launch from our own launchpad (Indias first private launchpad). The launch has proven all the new technologies developed by Agnikul and also earned recognition from Honourable Prime Minister of India.

We are seeking a highly skilled Structural Design Engineer to join our Flight Structures team focused on designing and evaluating the dynamics performance of the vehicle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for build of initial development hardware, ensuring efficient manufacturability and modifying design as needed.
• Anticipate needed analyses and provide input throughout the design cycle.
• Perform, document and present static, dynamic, model, thermo-mechanical, fatigue and fracture analyses.
• Perform initial sizing analyses by hand calculation, detailed structural analysis using various FEA tools.
• Perform detailed fluid system layout and/or mechanical design utilizing CAD and understanding of materials.
• Seek out and evaluate state-of-the-art analysis techniques and tools.
• Design, Identify and specify critical items such as Fasteners, machining parts, seals, forgings, etc.,
• Coordinate and perform development and qualification efforts of hardware.
• Design and build testing equipment or stands.
• Manage the transition from development to production for flight quality hardware.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis software.
• Strong understanding of concepts of Strength of Materials, Failure Criteria and Structural mechanics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with rocket structure design and analysis.
• A good knowledge in FEA software
• A good understanding of Materials and its behaviours.

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