, including primary and secondary structural components.
Perform
structural analysis
using analytical and computational methods to ensure design integrity and compliance with performance requirements.
Create, update, and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings
using CAD tools (preferably SolidWorks, Catia), ensuring adherence to
ASME Y14 standards and GD&T
.
Develop and implement design processes, standards, and best practices
for structural design and documentation.
Collaborate with
systems engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams
to meet airframe design objectives and resolve design challenges.
Support
Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA)
, and ensure compatibility with various manufacturing techniques--metallic, composite, sheet metal, and 3D printing.
Contribute to
Product Data Management (PDM) / Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
activities, including engineering change management and documentation.
Prepare and review design documentation
for internal and external design reviews.
Provide
in-situ design modifications
during assembly and assist in converting prototype components into production-ready versions.
Participate in
process improvement initiatives
, standardizing data control and exchange practices.
Mentor junior engineers
and support cross-functional integration of structural and subsystem requirements.
Must-Have Technical Skills
Strong foundation in
Strength of Materials
,
Aircraft Structures
,
Composite Materials
,
Vibrations & Structural Dynamics
,
Aeroelasticity
, and
Rigid Body Dynamics
.
Basic knowledge of
basic aerodynamics
and
conceptual UAV design
principles.
Proficiency in
CAD tools:
SolidWorks (highly preferred), Catia.
Familiarity with
DFM, DFA, FMEA, and quality metrics
in aerospace design.
Experience in
optimization techniques
for multi-disciplinary systems and structural members using computational methods.
Proven ability to work on
end-to-end structural design
from high-level requirements to detailed engineering deliverables.
Exposure to
structural testing and design feedback loops
.
Experience with
Engineering Change Management
within PDM/PLM systems.
Desirable / Added Advantages
Exposure to
JSS standards
in aerospace design.
Experience in
prototyping to product transition
for UAV components or assemblies.
Familiarity with
3D printing
and emerging manufacturing techniques.
Hands-on experience with
aero-modelling or hardware projects
related to mechanical/aerospace systems.
Ability to lead
small design teams
, review deliverables, and delegate tasks effectively.
Experience/Exposure with
CAE/FEA tools
such as NASTRAN or equivalent for structural validation.
Key Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Eagerness to implement and uphold
industry-standard data control and design practices