Design Engineer Drone & CFD Specialist

About the job

Position: Design Engineer – Drone & CFD Specialist

Location: Manesar, Haryana

Experience: 4-6 years

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Design Engineer to join our core engineering team and drive the design, development, testing, and optimization of next-generation drone and UAV systems.

The ideal candidate is a practical, field-tested engineer with strong expertise in mechanical design, UAV structures, aerodynamics, CFD, materials, and manufacturing - someone who has independently taken UAV components or complete systems from concept through CAD, analysis, prototyping, manufacturing, testing, and real-world field deployment, not just theoretical or simulation work.

Key Responsibilities

UAV & Mechanical Design

• Independently design UAV/drone airframes, structural components, and mechanical sub-assemblies.

• Develop production-ready 3D models and 2D engineering drawings (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, or equivalent).

• Own designs end-to-end — from concept through prototyping, manufacturing, and field deployment.

• Balance weight, strength, stability, durability, and manufacturability in every design decision.

• Partner with electronics, flight-control, and systems teams on integration and weight distribution.

• Reverse engineering capabilities to scan a model and prepare the design with required modification.

Aerodynamics & CFD

• Apply practical aerodynamics and fluid mechanics knowledge to real UAV flight scenarios.

• Run CFD simulations (ANSYS Fluent/CFX or equivalent) to optimize lift, drag, stability, and efficiency.

• Translate simulation results into concrete design changes.

• Diagnose and resolve aerodynamic issues that surface during actual flight testing, not just on paper.

Manufacturing & Materials

• Select materials (carbon-fiber composites, high-strength polymers, lightweight alloys, aerospace-grade materials) based on strength, weight, cost, and durability requirements.

• Apply design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles to keep designs production-ready and repeatable.

• Coordinate with fabrication teams on CNC machining, 3D printing, and composite molding. Testing & Field Validation

• Validate designs through prototyping, ground testing, and flight testing.

• Use field feedback and test data to drive continuous design iteration.

• Demonstrate a track record of designs that are personally developed and currently operating in the field - not shelved prototypes.

Documentation & Compliance

• Produce detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs.

• Ensure designs meet applicable engineering, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Maintain configuration control and documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with flight-control, electronics, manufacturing, and operations teams to resolve design and performance issues.

• Support fast design iteration cycles based on test data and operational needs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Mechanical Design Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven, independent ownership of UAV/drone mechanical and structural designs — not just design support.

• Demonstrable experience with UAV components or systems that have been manufactured, tested, and deployed in the field.

• Strong practical grounding in aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, and UAV structural design.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, or equivalent CAD tools.

• Hands-on CFD analysis experience using ANSYS Fluent/CFX or equivalent.

• Working knowledge of composite materials, lightweight structures, CNC machining, and additive manufacturing.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to turn theory into flight ready hardware.

Preferred

• FEA/structural and multi-physics simulation experience.

• Experience with fixed-wing UAVs, multirotors, VTOL, or other autonomous aircraft.

• Direct experience working with manufacturing/fabrication teams and running flight tests.

• Background in aerospace, defence, aviation, drone, or robotics industries.

• Strong technical communication skills.

Ideal Candidate

Someone who can point to a real design lifecycle they've owned: Design → Analysis → Manufacturing → Testing → Field Deployment.

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