Aerospace Design Engineer – UAV Systems

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform

  aerodynamic analysis and optimization

  of fixed-wing, VTOL, and hybrid UAV configurations.
• Suggest and implement

  design improvements

  based on CFD findings to optimize flight efficiency, lift-to-drag ratio, and stability.
• Collaborate closely with

  propulsion, avionics, flight control, and structural teams

  to ensure seamless system-level integration.
• Conduct

  aerodynamic hand calculations, trade-off analyses, and performance estimations

  to support CFD results and guide preliminary design decisions.
• Provide

  predictive insights into UAV flight behavior

  using theoretical methods and simulation data.
• Participate in

  wind tunnel testing, prototype validation, and flight test campaigns

  to correlate and refine CFD models.
• Use

  statistical tools and analysis software

  such as MATLAB and Minitab to process CFD and experimental datasets.
• Document

  simulation procedures, assumptions, model limitations, and validation methods

  in detailed technical reports and presentations.
• Evaluate

  propeller sizing and aerodynamic characteristics

  using first-principles and computational tools for specific mission requirements.
• Conduct

  performance matching studies

  between propeller designs and electric motors for optimal efficiency.
• Utilize

  low-fidelity tools

  such as QMIL, QPROP, and XROTOR for preliminary aerodynamic analysis.
• Perform

  high-fidelity CFD simulations

  using tools like OpenFOAM, PowerFLOW, XFlow, HyperWorks, ModeFrontier, STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, and Flow-3D.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• B.Tech/M.Tech

  in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Minimum

  3+ years

  of hands-on experience in

  aircraft or UAV design and development

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  aerodynamic principles, stability & control, propulsion-airframe interactions

  , and

  flight dynamics

  .
• Proven experience in designing

  fixed-wing and VTOL UAVs

  from concept to prototype stage.
• Expertise in

  conceptualization, optimization, and performance analysis

  of airframes and propulsion systems.
• Strong fundamentals in

  aerodynamics, propulsion design, and aerospace testing standards

  .
• Proficiency in

  CAD tools

  such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or Siemens NX.
• Familiarity with

  structural optimization tools

  (optional but preferred).

Benefits

• A

  collaborative, innovation-driven R&D environment

  focused on advanced UAV systems.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth

  , skill development, and exposure to

  DRDO/iDEX-grade projects

  .