Structural Design & Analysis Engineer (Aerospace) Bangalore

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

1. Structural Design & Development
• Proficiency in 1D structural calculations.
• Design and develop primary and secondary structures for rockets.
• Work with metallic and composite materials to optimize structural efficiency
and weight reduction.
• Perform detailed CAD modeling of aerospace structures, ensuring integration
with propulsion, avionics, and thermal systems.

2. Structural Analysis & Load Evaluation
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using tools like ANSYS, Abaqus to
assess stress, strain, buckling, and fatigue life.
• Evaluate various loading conditions, including aerodynamic loads, inertial
loads, dynamic loads, and thermal stresses.
• Perform hand calculations and classical structural analysis to validate FEA
results.
• Conduct dynamic, thermo-structural, and Power Spectral Density (PSD)
analysis for aerospace structures.
3. Failure Analysis & Safety Assessment
• Identify potential failure modes (yielding, buckling, fatigue, fracture) and
develop mitigation strategies.
• Apply industry-standard failure criteria (e.g., Von Mises) for material selection
and structural safety.
• Support design reviews, trade studies, and safety assessments to ensure
compliance with aerospace standards.
4. Structural Optimization & Weight Reduction
• Apply topology optimization, lightweight material selection, and advanced
manufacturing techniques to minimize weight without compromising strength.

• Explore alternative design configurations to enhance structural efficiency and
manufacturability.
5. Manufacturing Support & Testing
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure the
feasibility of designs.
• Support structural testing, including static load tests, vibration tests, and
material characterization.
• Assist in the assembly and integration of structures with other vehicle
subsystems.

Technical Skills
• Proficiency in CAD software (SpaceClaim, Autodesk Fusion, AutoCAD).
• Expertise in FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Strong knowledge of metallic and composite materials.
• Experience in structural analysis (fatigue, fracture, buckling, impact, thermos
structural, PSD, Modal, vibration).
• Hands-on experience with structural testing and data validation.
• Proficiency in 1D structural calculations.

Soft Skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and manage multiple
priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with propulsion,
aerodynamics, and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to document and present analysis results clearly.

Desired Profile / Criteria / Skills :

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Skills)
• Experience in rocket interstage, tank, fairing, or payload adapter structures.
• Knowledge of spacecraft loads, dynamics, and vibrational analysis.
• Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing (3D printing) for aerospace
structures.

Proficiency in CAD software (SpaceClaim, Autodesk Fusion, AutoCAD).
Expertise in FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus).
Strong knowledge of metallic and composite materials.
Experience in structural analysis (fatigue, fracture, buckling, impact, thermos structural,
PSD, Modal, vibration).
Hands-on experience with structural testing and data validation.
Proficiency in 1D structural calculations.