27 Sep
EMSEC
Navi Mumbai
Position Title: Lead Aerospace design engineer
Location: Bangalore, India
Job Type: Full time
Experience Level: Minimum of 3 years
About Us:
EMSEC is an innovative research company founded in the United Kingdom, with offices across India.We specialize in providing services and products related to security research, with a particular focus on Cryptographic and Electromagnetic Side Channel (TEMPEST) security.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Lead Aerospace Design Engineer to take technical ownership of UAV airframe design and provide hands-on leadership to the aerospace and composite manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate should have strong fundamentals in aerospace design,
in-depth experience working with fixed-wing and VTOL UAVs.
This is a core technical role, requiring both system-level design capabilities and practical involvement in composite prototyping and production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the aerospace design team in conceptualizing, modeling, and validating UAV airframes.
- Own the full design cycle: configuration layout, aerodynamic shaping, structural sizing, and systems integration.
- Provide technical guidance to the composite manufacturing team for tooling design, layup strategies, curing, and assembly.
- Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
- Perform CFD simulations to validate aerodynamic performance and optimize airflow characteristics.
- Collaborate with propulsion, avionics, flight control, and structural analysis teams to ensure full system integration.
- Support manufacturing through DFM (design for manufacturability) and material selection for lightweight, high-strength structures.
- Review prototype builds, resolve design/fabrication issues, and iterate quickly based on testing and feedback.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in aircraft or UAV design and development.
- Strong knowledge of aerodynamics, flight mechanics, structural analysis, and propulsion integration.
- Experience designing both fixed-wing and VTOL UAVs
- Experience in conceptualizing, developing, and optimizing aircraft systems and components to meet specific performance, safety, and economic requirements
- Proficiency in CAD tools: SolidWorks.
- Proficiency in CFD tools: ANSYS Fluent/OpenFOAM
- Familiar with structural design best practices, load path management, and material optimization.
- Data Processing: MATLAB and Python.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
- Collaborative and innovative work environment with global exposure
- Access to advanced prototyping tools and technologies
EMSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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📌 Aerospace Design Engineer
🏢 EMSEC
📍 Navi Mumbai
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