Ammunitions and Fuses Engineer

Job Code: CoE-AS-AF-M-001

Experience: 5 - 8 Years

Location: Plant based role, One-Hub, Thiruporur

No of Openings: 1

Qualifications : Bachelor's / Master's in Aerospace / Mechanical / Electronics Engineering

Preferred Experience:

• 5–8 years of experience in payload systems / UAV integration
• Strong understanding of system interfaces (mechanical/electrical)
• Experience with environmental stress screening (ESS) and survivability testing
• Familiarity with aerospace safety procedures and compliance frameworks
• Exposure to UAV mission payloads and operational testing

Compliance Awareness: Familiarity with aerospace standards (AS9100D, MIL-STD, DO-160)

Reliability Engineering: Experience in survivability assessments and redundancy strategies

Innovation: Exposure to emerging payload technologies (smart fuses, modular payload bays)

Leadership: Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead supplier/vendor discussions

Required Skill Sets & Tools

• CAD Tools: SolidWorks, Siemens NX (mechanical/electrical interface layouts)
• Analysis Tools: MATLAB (data analysis and modelling)
• Documentation: ICDs, SOPs, and compliance reports

Key Responsibility Areas

• Payload Procurement & Evaluation

Oversee procurement and evaluation of COTS payload systems

Compile and compare vendor specifications and datasheets

• System Interfaces

Develop and review Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for mechanical and electrical integration

Ensure compatibility with UAV subsystems

• Environmental & Survivability Testing

Review payload compatibility with shock, vibration (ESS), and environmental constraints

Plan and execute ground and integration testing campaigns

• Safety & Reliability

Define safe handling and operational SOPs

Perform FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) for deployment and activation sequences

• Test & Range Operations

Coordinate test range operations (non-hazardous systems)

Validate payload performance under mission conditions