Role: Mechanical Design Analysis Engineer for UAV (Fixed-wing, VTOL, Multi-copters)

Location: Surat (In office)

Experience: 2-3 years

Seeking a highly advanced analysis Engineer to lead aerodynamic and structural analysis of UAV systems (multirotor, VTOL, fixed-wing), covering simulation, optimisation, validation, and certification-level documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Perform advanced CFD using: ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX

Conduct structural & nodal analysis using: ANSYS Mechanical

Analyse: Lift, drag, induced drag, flow separation, wake & vortex behaviour

Model: Multirotor aerodynamics, VTOL transition (hover forward flight), Fixed-wing performance

Apply turbulence models: k- SST, k-, LES

Execute: High-quality meshing, grid independence & convergence studies

Design & optimise: Airfoils, wing geometries, UAV configurations (L/D, endurance, payload)

Perform: Parametric studies & iterative optimisation

Support: FSI (fluid-structure interaction) and coupled simulations

Correlate:



CFD/FEA results with flight test data

Certification & Documentation

Prepare: Aerodynamic & CFD reports, FEA / structural validation reports

Support: Type certification (DGCA / defence standards), Compliance documentation & audits

Required Skills

Strong expertise in: UAV aerodynamics (VTOL, fixed-wing, multirotor),Lift, drag, induced drag & flow physics

Hands-on experience with: ANSYS Fluent / ANSYS CFX, ANSYS Mechanical (FEA & nodal analysis)

Deep understanding of: Turbulence modelling, Airfoil & wing design

Experience in: Simulation validation & real-world correlation

Preferred

Rotor/propeller CFD

VTOL transition modelling

FSI / multi-physics

Python/MATLAB automation

UAV/defence certification exposure

Scope

VTOL UAV platforms

Fixed-wing long-endurance drones

Multirotor systems

Certification-driven aerodynamic & structural design

📌 CFD Engineer (UAV) (Surat)
🏢 Coreehs
📍 Surat