Drive System & Propulsion Lead
EXP - 15 + years
Location; Bangalore
Position Summary
The Drive System & Propulsion Lead owns the design, integration, and performance of the Jaunt Cargo aircraft's propulsion and drive systems. This role leads architecture from rotor hub through propulsors, ensuring performance, reliability, durability, and certification readiness across VTOL, transition, and cruise flight regimes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead propulsion and drive system architecture, including rotors, propellers, motors, hubs, and mechanical interfaces
- Define propulsion system requirements and interfaces with flight controls, power systems, actuation, structures, and airframe
- Lead aerodynamic, structural, fatigue, and acoustic design of slowed rotors and wing-mounted propulsors
- Own rotor hub and propulsion mechanical system design, including load paths, bearings, and pitch mechanisms
- Support propulsion-related actuation system integration and control interfaces
- Lead fatigue, fracture, and durability analysis; define life limits and inspection criteria
- Integrate motors, ESCs, sensors, and protections in coordination with electrical and power teams
- Lead propulsion performance, dynamics, and torsional analysis
- Support bench, ground, and flight testing; analyze test data and drive design improvements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline
- 15+ years total engineering experience, including 5+ years in propulsion, rotorcraft, or drive systems
- Strong experience with rotors/propellers, mechanical drive systems, and fatigue & fracture analysis
- Experience supporting propulsion and flight testing preferred
- Prior aircraft or advanced aerospace program experience required
