Chennai, Tamil Nadu- Work Type: Full Time

About the ePlane Company:
The ePlane Company is at the forefront of India's urban air mobility revolution. Incubated at IIT Madras, we are a deep-tech startup dedicated to designing and building the world's 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. We're a passionate team of engineers, designers, and visionaries working on cutting-edge technology, and we're looking for brilliant minds to help us take flight.

We are looking for a highly motivated Preliminary Design Engineer to conduct the conceptual and preliminary sizing for our next-generation eVTOL and hybrid aircraft. You will be responsible for translating mission requirements into optimized aircraft configurations. In this hands-on role, you will execute initial vehicle sizing, aerodynamic analysis, and performance trade studies, serving as the technical link between the systems, aerodynamics, and structural teams.





A core responsibility of this role is establishing the baseline aircraft architecture. By conducting rigorous mission profile analyses and initial aerodynamic and structural sizing, you will mature the vehicle from a high-level concept into a solid baseline ready for the detailed design phase. Ultimately, you will ensure the preliminary design satisfies all technical specifications, performance targets, and program goals.

Design Office Responsibilities:
Additionally, you will assist in day-to-day Design Office operations and act as a bridge between design phases, including coordinating and capturing timelines and progress for specific tasks, Monitoring the status and following up on all action items across different teams that discuss during technical meetings.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct conceptual design and preliminary sizing for eVTOL and/or hybrid-electric aircraft.
- Perform comprehensive aircraft perform

📌 Engineer - Preliminary Design Team (Chennai)
🏢 The ePlane
📍 Chennai