Aero/Structural Engineer
Location: India – Engineering Campus (On-site)
Role & Scope
Join Gatkul Aerospace in building next-generation vehicles for orbital mobility and deep space logistics. As an Aero/Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for end-to-end structural design, analysis, and integration of aerospace systems including launch vehicles, payload fairings, reentry structures, and modular habitat interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and optimize primary and secondary structural components under launch, atmospheric, and reentry conditions
- Perform FEA, CFD coupling, and thermal-mechanical analysis using tools like Ansys, Abaqus, and SolidWorks
- Support material selection and manufacturing methods for cryogenic, high-temperature, and composite components
- Collaborate with propulsion, thermal, and avionics teams for integrated vehicle design
- Develop test articles and support static, dynamic, and flight test campaigns
- Contribute to reusable vehicle design including fairing separation and landing gear integration
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering
- 2+ years of relevant experience (aerospace structures or similar high-performance systems)
- Strong foundation in mechanics of materials, aerodynamics, and finite element methods
- Proficient in CAD, meshing, and FEA tools
- Understanding of manufacturing constraints in composites and metal additive manufacturing
- Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high-temperature materials, TPS, and reentry dynamics
- Prior work in startup environments or rapid prototyping programs
- Familiarity with launch vehicle environments, vibration and acoustic loads
- Hands-on testing experience in wind tunnels or structural test benches
Nature of Work
This is a full-time, on-site role at our engineering and integration campus. Expect a fast-paced, deeply collaborative environment with high ownership. You will regularly contribute to high-risk, high-reward projects with real-world flight implications.