Aeroelasticity Engineer

Aeroelasticity Engineer

Gurgaon | Full-Time | Core Team

LAT Aerospace | STOL Aircraft

Aeroelasticity Engineer

What you’ll do

• Develop and validate coupled aeroelastic models (linear and non-linear) for full aircraft and wing configurations.
• Lead analysis of flutter, divergence, gust response, and buffeting using both analytical tools and FEM-CFD coupling.
• Simulate propulsor-wing aeroelastic interaction, including blown wing effects and thrust-induced deformation.
• Define test setups and instrumentation for ground vibration tests (GVT) and flutter flight tests.
• Support structural design trade-offs considering dynamic response and aeroelastic margins.
• Collaborate with controls engineers to develop aeroelastic-aware control strategies.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to validate material models and structural stiffness in test articles.
• Document assumptions, methods, and margin criteria clearly for PDR/CDR gates.

What we're looking for

• Strong background in aeroelasticity, structural dynamics, and aircraft stability.
• Hands-on experience with tools like NASTRAN, ANSYS, or open-source FEM frameworks.
• Experience with aero-structure coupling and flexible aircraft analysis.
• Comfort with building custom tools in MATLAB, Python, or other scripting environments.
• Familiarity with flutter margins, load path analysis, and control surface flexibility.

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Why LAT?

• Core team opportunity at a high-conviction aerospace startup
• Real hardware, real prototypes, and real flight tests
• Build the future of sustainable aviation in India