Role Overview Materials do matter In aviation, metals and non-metals come together as a carefully orchestrated partnership, each material chosen not merely for what it is, but for how faithfully it performs in the unforgiving realm of flight

Metals form the structural conscience of the aircraftaluminum, titanium, and advanced alloys carrying loads, resisting fatigue, and preserving integrity across millions of pressurization cycles

Non-metals, in contrast, deliver quiet sophistication: composites sculpt strength with lightness, polymers and elastomers tame vibration and noise, and coatings, sealants, and adhesives shield the airframe from fire, corrosion, and the extremes of altitude and temperature

Together, they transform engineering intent into airworthiness, enabling aircraft to fly farther, lighter, safer, and more efficientlywhere every gram is justified, every interface is certified, and every material tells a story of trust written in hours of flight

About The ePlane Company The ePlane Company is at the forefront of Indias urban air mobility revolution





Incubated at IIT Madras, we are a deep-tech startup dedicated to designing and building the worlds most compact electric flying taxi

Our mission is to make door-to-door flying a reality, drastically reducing commute times and decongesting our cities for a cleaner, greener future

Were a passionate team of engineers, designers, and visionaries working on cutting-edge technology, and were looking for brilliant minds to help us take flight

Job Description The ePlane company is seeking an experienced Metallic Non-Metallic Materials Specialist to lead materials selection, qualification, and certification support for advanced aerospace structures and systems

The role demands deep expertise in metals, composites, polymers, elastomers, and coatings, with hands-on involvement across design, manufacturing, testing, and certification phases of aircraft development

Additionally, compliance substantiation for airc

📌 Senior Materials Imagineer (Chennai)
🏢 The ePlane
📍 Chennai