Drone Design Engineer / UAV Design Engineer

Job Type

Full-Time

Role Overview

We are looking for a Drone Design Engineer to join our UAV R&D; team and contribute to the design, development, prototyping, testing, and optimization of multirotor and fixed-wing drone systems.

The candidate will be responsible for designing and developing mechanical as well as structural components, preparing manufacturing-ready designs, and supporting prototype testing and product development.

Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop UAV/drone airframes, frames, arms, landing gear, payload mounts, canopies, and mechanical components.
- Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings.
- Perform design iterations based on prototype testing and flight-test feedback.
- Design components considering weight, strength, manufacturability, vibration, and aerodynamic requirements.
- Support structural analysis and FEA where required.

Required Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of UAV/drone mechanical design.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or similar CAD software.




- Knowledge of GD&T;, engineering drawings, tolerances, and DFM/DFA.
- Understanding of materials such as:

o Aluminium alloys

o Carbon-fiber composites

o Engineering plastics

o Nylon/PA12

o ABS/PETG and other 3D-printing materials
- Basic understanding of aerodynamics and aircraft structures.
- Knowledge of FEA/structural analysis is preferred.

Additional Skills – Preferred
- Experience with multirotor, fixed-wing, VTOL, or hybrid UAVs.
- Experience with carbon-fibre/composite fabrication.
- Experience with CNC machining, injection moulding, or sheet-metal fabrication.

Educational Qualification

Required:

• B.Tech/B.E. in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.

Preferred:

• Relevant project, internship, or qualified experience in UAV/drone design and development.

Experience

0–3 years of experience in UAV design, a

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