Structures Engineer III

Okulo Aerospace is an early-stage stealth startup based out of Bengaluru, Karnataka. Combining renewable energy and precision engineering, we are currently developing solar-electric hybrid aerial platforms that will revolutionize aerial data acquisition. We envision a world where drones can fly continuously without having to land at all and we are currently in the first step towards realizing that vision. Founded by alumni from Purdue University (USA) and NIT-Trichy (India) with extensive research background and with a vision to nurture great teams and develop solutions for hard problems, we are looking at joining hands with the next generation of talented individuals looking to embark on this exciting journey. Being part of Okulo Aerospace allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to achieve our mission.

Are you an aspiring structural engineer with a background in aircraft structures and optimization, looking to make a meaningful impact beyond traditional aerospace companies? Have you ever dreamed of developing a clean-sheet aerial vehicle system from the ground up? Would you like to play a key role in the conceptual and preliminary structural design of an innovative new product? If so, you might be a great fit for the Structural Engineering team at Okulo Aerospace!

Requirements

• Masters/PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or bachelor’s in aerospace/mechanical with a minimum of 4 years of experience in design and analysis of composite structures.
• Strong fundamentals in structural design, load calculations, aeroelasticity, FSI, and FEA.
• Well-versed in composite micromechanics and can design structural components for aerospace applications, particularly in the UAV domain.
• Ability to select required material and optimize different parameters such as thickness, layer orientation, etc. for the given application.
• Good understanding in the manufacturing of composite aircraft structures.
• Experience in working with composite sandwiched structures.
• Experience in static, dynamic, and thermal analysis of composite components and structures.
• Expertise in fatigue analysis for composite and metallic components (Both LCF and HCF).
• Expertise in FEA software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, etc.
• Coding knowledge in Python/MATLAB.

Benefits

• Intellectual fulfillment and rapid personal/professional development.
• Fast-paced, innovative team and work environment.
• Financial compensation on a case-by-case basis.
• Flexible work hours, professional autonomy, open door policy, informal work setting, and strong meritocracy.