Develop and manage aircraft mass properties, center-of-gravity data, and static, dynamic, aerodynamic, and ground loads for an eVTOL aircraft. Coordinate with engineering, airworthiness, and flight-test teams to establish load cases, support certification, configure prototype ballast, and calculate weight and CG envelopes. Use CAD/PLM, FEA, simulation, and digital-twin tools while proposing weight-reduction strategies and improving mass and loads forecasting processes.
About the Team
- We are developing the e200X, an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The Mass Properties and Loads (MPL) group handles weight tracking, center of gravity (CG) management, and the development of static, dynamic, and aerodynamic load models. In this role, you will contribute to the digital twins and physical prototypes for the e200X.
Role Overview
- As an MPL Engineer, you will work with design groups (systems, aerodynamics, flight mechanics), the airworthiness office, and ground and flight-test centers. You will establish the aircraft's mass properties and coordinate across technical groups to identify, estimate, and validate loads across flight regimes—including hover, transition, and wing-borne flight—as well as ground operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Mass Properties Management: Establish, track, and manage mass properties for the e200X aircraft down to the part level. Implement weight control processes and predict the weight and distribution of variable payloads (passengers, cargo).
- Loads Analysis & Coordination: Identify and estimate structural loads due to ground handling, component interactions, and aerodynamic forces. Develop load cases for the airframe, rotors, and propellers in accordance with DGCA, FAA, and EASA regulations.
- Digital Twin Integration: Supply mass and structural data to simulation teams (utilizing platforms like NVIDIA Omniverse) for virtual flight physics validation.
- Trade Studies & Optimization: Propose weight-reduction schemes and collaborate with design teams to execute weight-saving strategies.
- Certification & Flight Test Support: Track eVTOL regulatory frameworks. Define and analyze loads for type certification, determine ballast configurations for prototype flight testing, and calculate weight and CG envelopes for mission profiles.
- Process Improvement: Evolve internal practices for mass properties and loads forecasting, integrating industry standards and data from flight tests.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or master's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience: Experience in aircraft mass properties engineering, loads prediction, or structural dynamics.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with aviation airworthiness regulations (such as AEAC No. 1 of 2024, EASA SC-VTOL, FAA Part 23/27, or DGCA equivalents).
Technical Tools: Proficiency with CAD/PLM software alongside engineering tools such as MATLAB, Python, or mass properties tracking software.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in aerospace, Aeronautical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- 2-4 years of experience in mass properties, loads analysis, or structural engineering.
- Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) and loads generation software (e.g., MSC Nastran, Patran, ANSYS).
- Strong understanding of flight performance, aircraft static/dynamic loads, aeroelasticity, and composite material structures.
- Experience extracting and managing mass data using modern CAD/PLM systems (e.g., Siemens NX, Teamcenter, CATIA).
- Familiarity with aviation regulatory frameworks and certification standards (DGCA, EASA, or FAA).
- Hands-on knowledge of aircraft mass property determination for design and flight tests.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Specific experience working on eVTOL/VCA, rotorcraft, or airplane.
- Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or C++) to automate data processing and loads script generation.
- Experience with digital twin environments or advanced simulation validation.
The ePlane Company Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600036
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