Aerospace Design Engineer

Position Title : Lead Aerospace design engineer

Location : Bangalore, India

Job Type : Full-Time

Experience Level : Minimum of 3 years

About Us :

EMSEC is an innovative research company founded in the United Kingdom, with offices across India.We specialize in providing services and products related to security research, with a particular focus on Cryptographic and Electromagnetic Side Channel (TEMPEST) security.

Role Overview :

We are looking for a Lead Aerospace Design Engineer to take technical ownership of UAV airframe design and provide hands-on leadership to the aerospace and composite manufacturing teams . The ideal candidate should have strong fundamentals in aerospace design, in-depth experience working with fixed-wing and VTOL UAVs .

This is a core technical role , requiring both system-level design capabilities and practical involvement in composite prototyping and production.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the aerospace design team in conceptualizing, modeling, and validating UAV airframes.
• Own the full design cycle : configuration layout, aerodynamic shaping, structural sizing, and systems integration.
• Provide technical guidance to the composite manufacturing team for tooling design, layup strategies, curing, and assembly.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
• Perform CFD simulations to validate aerodynamic performance and optimize airflow characteristics.
• Collaborate with propulsion, avionics, flight control, and structural analysis teams to ensure full system integration.
• Support manufacturing through DFM (design for manufacturability) and material selection for lightweight, high-strength structures.
• Review prototype builds, resolve design / fabrication issues, and iterate quickly based on testing and feedback.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Benefits

EMSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.