Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

Key Responsibilities Sizing:Perform preliminary structural sizing and develop the structural layout (spar, rib, and frame architecture) of airframe components. Stress Analysis:Perform hand calculations and finite element analysis to verify strength, stiffness, stability and safety margins in metals and composites. Load Cases:Develop and apply flight, ground, and handling load cases to structural models. Fatigue & Damage Tolerance:Assess fatigue life and damage tolerance for critical structural components. Verification & Validation:Perform verification and validation of Finite Element Models including Global and Local Modelling. Structural Testing:Establish procedures to test and validate FEM assumptions through testing, data acquisition. Material Characterization:Support material characterization of composites and metals as per ASTM standards. Data Correlation and Updation:Analyze the data acquired through testing and validate assumptions and update FE models. Reporting:Prepare structural substantiation reports supporting design reviews and airworthiness certification. Collaboration:Work closely with design engineers to resolve structural findings and recommend design changes. Required Qualifications & Skills Education:Bachelor's or Master's in Structural, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering experience in UAV/aircraft airframe development across the full product lifecycle. Software:Proficiency in MSC Nastran/Patran/Apex, ANSYS Mechanical, and CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks). Core Knowledge:Strong grounding in solid mechanics, statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials (composite laminate and metals), composite FE analyses, and fatigue/damage tolerance methods. Solid understanding of how FE translates to actual product, especially in composite FRPs. Sizing:Perform preliminary structural sizing and develop the structural layout (spar, rib, and frame architecture) of airframe components. Standards:Familiarity with structural substantiation practices and relevant airworthiness/certification requirements. Testing:Established experience of structural testing, validation and model updations. Problem Solving:Rigorous analytical approach with clear technical reporting in English Interested candidates can apply by filling out the form in theApply for jobbutton.