Structural Engineer

Suitable AI; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Suitable AI in Bengaluru seeks a skilled Structural Analysis / Aeroelasticity Engineer with experience in aircraft structural design, FEA, aeroelasticity, fatigue, and composite structures. You will analyze, simulate, validate, and interpret flight-test data to guide design decisions.

You will develop FE models, perform static and dynamic analyses, conduct aeroelasticity and fatigue simulations, and ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in aircraft structural design and analysis.
• Strong experience with FEA / Finite Element Analysis.
• Hands-on experience in static, modal, transient, and random vibration analysis.
• Knowledge of aeroelasticity, fatigue analysis, and structural dynamics.
• Strong knowledge of metallic and composite aircraft structures.
• Experience in composite material selection and sizing criteria.
• Knowledge of CAD tools such as CATIA or SolidWorks.
• Understanding of airworthiness and certification requirements related to analysis and testing.
• Good analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop FE models for linear and nonlinear structural analysis at component and assembly levels.
• Perform static and dynamic structural analysis, including modal, transient, and random vibration analysis.
• Conduct aeroelasticity and fatigue simulations to assess structural stability and durability under dynamic loads.
• Support the design and analysis of metallic and composite aircraft structures.
• Select appropriate structural materials based on strength, weight, safety, and performance requirements.
• Support composite part design, manufacturing considerations, and sizing.
• Design experimental test procedures and instrumentation for validating analytical models.
• Plan flight-test instrumentation and perform flight-test data analysis for loads and flutter.
• Analyze test and simulation results and provide actionable design recommendations and risk mitigation.
• Prepare and review technical reports covering structural analysis, testing, and project results.
• Ensure analysis and testing activities support applicable airworthiness and certification requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with design, testing, manufacturing, and other engineering teams.

Skills

aircraft structural design

Finite Element Analysis

aeroelasticity

fatigue analysis

composite structures

modal analysis

static analysis

dynamic analysis

CATIA

SolidWorks

airworthiness certification

reporting & documentation

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Structural Analysis / Aeroelasticity Engineer with experience in aircraft structural design, FEA, aeroelasticity, fatigue, and composite structures. The candidate will be responsible for structural analysis, simulation, validation, flight-test data analysis, and providing design recommendations for aircraft components and assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Finite Element (FE) models for linear and nonlinear structural analysis at component and assembly levels.
• Perform static and dynamic structural analysis, including modal, transient, and random vibration analysis.
• Conduct aeroelasticity and fatigue simulations to assess structural stability and durability under dynamic loads.
• Support the design and analysis of metallic and composite aircraft structures.
• Select appropriate structural materials based on strength, weight, safety, and performance requirements.
• Support composite part design, manufacturing considerations, and sizing.
• Design experimental test procedures and instrumentation for validating analytical models.
• Plan flight-test instrumentation and perform flight-test data analysis for loads and flutter.
• Analyze test and simulation results and provide actionable design recommendations and risk mitigation.
• Prepare and review technical reports covering structural analysis, testing, and project results.
• Ensure analysis and testing activities support applicable airworthiness and certification requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with design, testing, manufacturing, and other engineering teams.

Must-Have Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in aircraft structural design and analysis.
• Strong experience with FEA / Finite Element Analysis.
• Hands-on experience in static, modal, transient, and random vibration analysis.
• Knowledge of aeroelasticity, fatigue analysis, and structural dynamics.
• Strong knowledge of metallic and composite aircraft structures.
• Experience in composite material selection and sizing criteria.
• Knowledge of CAD tools such as CATIA or SolidWorks.
• Understanding of airworthiness and certification requirements related to analysis and testing.
• Good analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience in UAV / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle structural design and analysis.
• Experience with flight-test instrumentation and flutter/load analysis.
• Exposure to experimental structural testing and model correlation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Technical ownership and accountability
• Effective communication and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple engineering activities and timelines