We are looking for a motivated Aero-Structures Engineer to join our launch vehicle development team. The candidate will be responsible for aerodynamic analysis, structural analysis, vehicle loads and structural design support for our launch vehicle development programme.
The role involves close interaction with the propulsion, GNC, mechanical, avionics and systems engineering teams to develop a safe, lightweight and flight-worthy launch vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
1. Aerodynamics
Perform aerodynamic analysis of launch vehicle configurations across various flight regimes and operating conditions.
Analyse aerodynamic characteristics of launch vehicle components, including nose cones, fins/control surfaces, interstages and other external components.
Develop Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models, including geometry preparation, mesh generation, simulation setup, execution, validation and post-processing for aerodynamic force and moment prediction.
Perform external aerodynamic analysis of launch vehicles and support geometry optimization to improve aerodynamic performance and overall vehicle efficiency.
Correlate CFD predictions with wind-tunnel and flight-test data and support validation of aerodynamic models.
Develop, analyse and validate in-house computational tools and software for launch vehicle aerodynamic and performance prediction.
Perform heat-transfer and aerothermodynamic analyses across relevant mission phases, including atmospheric ascent and re-entry conditions.
Support the selection and integration of aerodynamic sensors and data acquisition systems for experimental testing, data collection and CFD/model correlation.
2. Structural Analysis
Perform structural analysis and sizing of launch vehicle primary and secondary structures.
Develop and maintain FEA models of launch vehicle components and assemblies.
Perform Static structural analysis, Modal analysis, Buckling analysis, Energetic/vibration analysis, Thermal-structural an