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

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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