NRT seeks an experienced Aerospace Structural Design Engineer to own the full development lifecycle, from conceptual to detailed design and analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Utilize first-principle methods and design tools to develop unmanned aircraft structures.
- Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies (metallic and composite) from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing & production.
- Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create solutions that are cost effective and easy to manufacture at scale.
- Conduct trade studies and perform design and analysis to determine an optimal solution for weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, schedule and certification.
- Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to solve design problems, systems integration, manufacturing, project engineering and other aspects.
- Understand and contribute towards modelling and finite element analysis at detailed component level, major assembly level and aircraft level, including strength and buckling. Also contribute towards design and testing for damage tolerance and delamination of composite parts.
Education & Experience
- B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical/Aeronautical) with minimum 10 years of Industrial Experience or M.Tech (Mechanical/Aeronautical) with 8 years of Industrial Experience.
Must Have Skills
- At least 7 years experience in design of main aircraft structural components (metallic and composites).
- Strong technical knowledge in core engineering principles, mechanics of composite materials, design, analysis, testing, and fabrication.
- Deep understanding of load paths, design practices and hand calculations to design robust and structurally efficient assemblies.
- Proven ability to design high performance structures and execute their fabrication.
- Self-directed, results oriented, and capable of working in a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of aeroelasticity related modelling and simulation.
- Knowledge of CAD & analysis software e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, MSC Nastran/Apex.
- Awareness of airworthiness certification requirements.
Good To Have Skills
- Experience with clean sheet aircraft configuration.
- Experience with fast paced prototype design and manufacture of uncrewed aircraft.
- Experience with composite materials selection and tailoring for specific needs.
- Broad experience across a range of aircraft programs.
