UAV and Aerospace Design & Simulation Engineer

Company Description

We are an Indian Aerospace Startup building next-generation autonomous Aerial systems for Defense Applications. We are Developing platforms Designed for speed, precision, and survivability.

Role Introduction

We are seeking a UAV & Aerospace Design Engineer to join our core engineering team. You will lead the aerodynamic and structural design of next-generation autonomous aerial systems built for speed, precision, and survivability.

This role blends aerodynamics, CAD design, CFD simulation, and systems integration to take vehicles from concept → digital twin → prototype → flight validation. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams on airframe design, stability analysis, and mission-specific performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Own the complete aerodynamic and structural design cycle — from concept sketches to simulation, CAD, and real-world flight testing.

Aerodynamic Design

Airfoil, wing, and control surface optimization

Lift / drag improvement, pressure distribution analysis

Static and dynamic stability studies

Low Reynolds number and thin-air aerodynamics

Weight, CG, and moment of inertia optimization

CFD & Mission Simulations

High-fidelity CFD using  ANSYS Fluent / CFX / Open FOAM

k–ω SST turbulence , compressible flow, and transition modeling

Full-envelope aerodynamic simulations :

Low-pressure & high-altitude performance

Gusts, turbulence, and crosswind impacts

Temperature-dependent flow behavior (−56°C to +50°C)

Mesh refinement for boundary layers and wake capture

MATLAB / Simulink 6-DoF flight modeling

AI-assisted aerodynamic optimization and control tuning

CAD & Structural Integration

CATIA V6 / SolidWorks / Siemens NX  for production-ready designs

Composite structure design :   carbon fiber, fiberglass

Mold feasibility, layup sequencing, and tooling design

Surface and assembly-level tolerance management

Weight–strength trade-off optimization

Systems Integration & Testing

Provide aerodynamic data & stability derivatives to control teams

Define  sensor and instrumentation  locations (IMU, pitot, AoA, etc.)

Wind tunnel & field testing collaboration

Post-flight telemetry analysis & design iteration

Simulation–flight correlation for data-driven improvements

Core Skill Set

Aerodynamics & CFD

Lift / drag analysis, stability derivatives, control effectiveness

High-altitude and low Reynolds number aerodynamics

Flow visualization, separation & laminar control

ANSYS Fluent / CFX / OpenFOAM expertise

CAD & Composites

CATIA, SolidWorks, or Siemens NX

Surface modeling for aerodynamic bodies

Composite layup and mold design for manufacturability

Simulation & Programming

MATLAB / Simulink for flight dynamics

Python (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib) for analysis & automation

Basic FEA (ANSYS Mechanical)

Testing & Validation

Wind tunnel correlation

Flight test data analysis

Telemetry & instrumentation planning

Qualifications & Experience

Education :

B.E / B.Tech or M.E / M.Tech in  Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Candidates with strong portfolios or research work in UAV / aerospace design will be prioritized

Experience :

3–5 years  of relevant experience in aerodynamic design, CFD, or aircraft structures

Proven experience in  end-to-end design, simulation, and prototype development

Exposure to flight testing or control system integration is a plus

Preferred Background :

Worked in aerospace R&D labs, UAV startups, or advanced university research groups

Strong understanding of aerodynamics + composites + simulation workflows

Preferred Extras

Experience with composite layup, tooling & manufacturing

CFD optimization scripting (Python or MATLAB)

UAVs or experimental aircraft projects built and flown

Publications, competition experience, or open-source aerospace contributions

How to Apply

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Why Join Us

Founding team position — your designs define the product

Build from concept to flight, not just theory

Work on performance challenges few attempt

Blend classical aerodynamics, AI simulation, and advanced composites

Real hardware, real missions, real impact