Structural Design & Analysis Engineer

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Structural Design & Analysis Engineer will create and validate aircraft structures, moving concepts through sizing, analysis, prototyping, and flight testing. The role blends structural engineering, aerodynamics, manufacturing, and testing within LAT Aerospace's next‑generation aerospace programs.

Role Snapshot

• Design primary and secondary aircraft structures
• Perform structural sizing and FEA
• Evaluate strength, buckling, and fatigue
• Optimize for weight, cost, and manufacturability
• Collaborate across aerodynamics, propulsion, and manufacturing
• Validate through ground and flight testing

Must-Have Requirements

• Design aircraft structures
• Structural sizing using analytical methods and FEA
• Experience with industry‑standard CAD software
• Experience with structural analysis tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, OptiStruct)
• Hands‑on design of lightweight aerospace structures
• designing and analyzing aircraft structures

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Programming experience in Python or MATLAB for analysis automation
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes (composite layups, machining, bonded/bolted assemblies)
• programming in Python or MATLAB for analysis automation

Work Setup

• Location: Bangalore, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement
• Certifications

What You'll Likely Work On

• Design wings, fuselage, empennage, landing‑gear attachments, and propulsion integration
• Run analytical sizing and finite‑element models to assess static strength, stiffness, buckling, and fatigue
• Optimize structures for minimal weight while meeting cost and manufacturability targets
• Partner with aerodynamics, propulsion, flight‑controls, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Develop composite and metallic joints, bonded interfaces, and mechanical fasteners
• Correlate simulation results with test data and refine models continuously
• Support assembly, structural integration, ground‑test, and flight‑test campaigns
• Investigate failures and implement design improvements based on test and flight data

Good Fit If You Have

• Enjoys rapid hardware iteration and hands‑on prototyping
• Comfortable working in cross‑functional aerospace teams
• Proactive in failure investigations and design refinements