Design Engineer

About The Position

We are looking for a Design Engineer with hands-on experience in SolidWorks and CATIA to support the design and development of advanced aerospace and UAV systems. The ideal candidate should have strong fundamentals in mechanical design, 3D modelling, and engineering drawings, with a passion for building innovative aerospace solutions.

General Expectations:

1. Ambitious.
2. Willingness to learn newer technologies.
3. Good interpersonal and communication skills: verbal and written.
4. Good understanding of engineering practices.
5. Ability to work independently with clarity on scope and objectives.
6. Ability to effectively and efficiently manage the team.
7. Adequate knowledge of UAVs and their subsystems.
8. Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and be able to proactively seek out solutions for any work-related issues.
9. Available for a full-time (in-office) position.
10. Amenable to work with flexible schedules during peak periods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate concepts for new product lines.
• Develop 3D designs of unmanned systems, including fixed-wing aircraft, multirotors, VTOLs, and other UAV platforms.
• Conduct specification studies and literature surveys.
• Design new engineering products and processes.
• Optimize design concepts and maintain design records.
• Create engineering drawings and 3D models from engineering drawings.
• Innovate solutions to improve production efficiency.
• Identify risks associated with engineering prototypes.
• Estimate budgets for new designs.
• Improve existing products and processes.
• Participate in all phases of product development and prototype testing.
• Document design workflows and processes.
• Provide actionable feedback on systems, subsystems, usability, and technical issues.

It Would Be Awesome If You:

• Have experience with SolidWorks or CATIA V5 modelling software.
• Have hands-on experience designing unmanned systems, including fixed-wing aircraft, multirotors, and VTOLs.
• Are creative and capable of developing innovative design solutions.
• Have good knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Have knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Have a strong understanding of mechanical design, 3D modelling, and engineering drawings.