Design and analyze airframe structures and mechanical systems for an electric VTOL aircraft. Support airworthiness compliance, load calculations, structural optimization, safety-critical analyses, composite design, and DGCA type certification. Collaborate with aircraft design teams and prepare certification documentation. The role may also involve failure analysis, reliability assessment, prototype manufacturing, maintenance considerations, and compliance with EASA or FAA regulations.
The Airworthiness group at ePlane company is looking for someone with experience in Mechanical systems specifically across airframe design & analysis and transmission systems for ePlane’s electric propulsion VTOL aircraft, to interact with ePlane design groups for the compliance of DGCA’s applicable design requirements for the Type Certification of the aircraft.
Tech Skills: Computational modelling, Finite element analysis (FEA), CAD software (such as CATIA, SolidWorks)
Requirements
Tech Skills: Computational modelling, Finite element analysis (FEA), CAD software (such as CATIA, SolidWorks)
Requirements
Must-Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
Working experience in fixed/rotary wing aircraft/UAV/VTOL aircraft structural design and analysis
Good knowledge in composite materials.
Experience with load calculations and optimization of aircraft structures.
Understanding of Mechanical Systems
Experience in developing safety critical analysis for aerostructures and mechanical systems
Knowledge in DGCA rules & regulations specifically on aircraft Type Certification, design organization approval and ITSO authorisation.
Good to Have
Master’s degree in Aerospace or Structural Engineering .
Previously worked on development of composite based drones or aircraft
Understanding of CS/FAR-23 or CS/FAR-27 regulations of EASA / FAA
Prior experience in working on Type certification and ITSO authorisation
Knowledge of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Lean methodologies.
Experience in maintenance, reliability analysis, and risk assessment.
Understanding of Prototype manufacturing of aircraft
Knowledge in preparation of technical documents and manuals for the type certification.
Personality Traits
1. Written and verbal communication in English
2. Capacity to work independently
3. Multi-tasking
Job Location: Chennai
Experience: 3 to 5 years
The ePlane Company Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600036
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