Job Description

Role Overview

As Lead Designer, you will be responsible for

end-to-end industrial and mechanical design

of UAV platforms and mission payloads. You will collaborate with

defense stakeholders, product teams, and engineers

to translate operational needs into

robust, manufacturable designs

that can withstand the harshest battlefield conditions.

This role requires a blend of

creative design thinking

and

deep technical expertise

, with a focus on

mission-critical reliability and compliance with defense standards

.

You will also establish design processes and

mentor a growing design team

as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design of

rugged UAV systems

, payload housings, ground control equipment, and mission accessories. Work with product and defense teams to translate

operational requirements into practical, manufacturable designs

. Create

CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and prototypes

optimized for weight, performance, and durability. Ensure compliance with

military standards (MIL-STD)

for environmental, shock, vibration, and electromagnetic compatibility. Collaborate with structural and aerodynamics engineers to integrate

form, function, and stealth considerations

. Drive

design reviews

, field usability assessments, and

mission simulations

. Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure

design for manufacturability (DFM)

and

design for reliability (DFR)

. Manage suppliers for

prototyping, tooling, and production of mission-critical components

. Establish internal

design best practices

, documentation standards, and quality benchmarks.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree

in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.

4+ years

of experience in product design, with

3+ years in defense, aerospace, or robotics industries

. Expertise in

CAD and PLM tools

(CATIA). Proven experience in designing

rugged, lightweight UAVs or military hardware

. Knowledge of

composite structures, ballistic materials, and thermal management

. Familiarity with

MIL-STD compliance

and defense qualification processes. Strong background in

design for field maintenance and rapid deployment

. Excellent communication skills with the ability to

interact with defense clients and military operators

. Leadership experience in

mentoring and managing design teams

.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Hands-on prototyping with

composite fabrication, additive manufacturing, and rapid prototyping tools

. Experience designing

autonomous or GNSS-denied UAV platforms

. Exposure to

ballistic protection design

or

stealth-oriented design techniques

. Knowledge of

aerodynamics, CFD, FEA

, and structural analysis. Experience with

defense R&D labs, DRDO projects, or armed forces collaboration

.

Why Join Us?

Build

mission-critical UAVs

that directly impact national security. Take ownership of the

design vision and strategy

at a fast-scaling defense startup. Collaborate with

elite engineers, defense veterans, and military stakeholders

.
Competitive compensation with

equity and long-term growth opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person