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Aerostructure Design Lead
Accepting applicationsLarsen & Toubro · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Full-Time Principal aiatementorrfsoc
Posted
6d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Principal
Country
India
Job Opening for Structure Lead at Larsen & Toubro PES
L&T is India’s biggest private company supplying defense equipment’s with over 40 years of experience in this field. We provide indigenous, design to deliver solutions across defense spectrum from land based weapon systems, air defense and artillery systems, unmanned systems, naval weapon systems, communication systems, avionics, C4I and missile systems.
L&T is part of the development ecosystem of large and strategic Unmanned Aerial Vehicles along with the ab-initio development of tactical UAV’s. These unmanned platforms provide a technological edge to forces on ground and greatly contribute to our security. Current role is towards the development efforts of these platforms, from inception to user trials and offers immense job satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Own structural design for major airframe assembly and its components (fuselage, wing, empennage, control surfaces, associated tooling, fixtures and interfaces etc.)
Lead teams performing static, fatigue, and damage-tolerance analysis
Review and approve stress reports, margins of safety, and design release packages
Ensure compliance to applicable DGCA / CEMILAC requirements
Interface with certification agencies, customers, and internal stakeholders
Drive weight optimisation, material selection, and structural trade studies
Ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and production-ready
Support ground and flight test programs, including test correlation and issue resolution
Build, mentor, and manage high-performing structural engineering teams
Required Qualification
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
10–15 years experience in aircraft structural design and analysis
Strong experience with large aircraft metallic and composite structures
Proficiency in FEA tools (NASTRAN / ANSYS / ABAQUS) and CAD (CATIA / NX)
Solid understanding of fatigue, damage tolerance, fail-safe design principles
Experience supporting certification or military clearance programs
Proven ability to lead teams and deliver under schedule and cost pressure
Desirable Experience
Experience on large UAV and manned platforms
Exposure to Indian or global aerospace OEM / Tier-1 programs
Familiarity with AS9100, manufacturing processes, and supply-chain integration
Experience working with Indian certification agencies and customers
Key Competencies
Strong technical judgement and decision-making
Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ownership mindset and execution focus
High standards for safety, quality, and compliance
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical aircraft programs
High-impact technical leadership role
Growth in advanced airframe and defence aerospace programs
Other Details
Location: Bangalore
Travel: 10% of the time depending on requirement
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L&T is India’s biggest private company supplying defense equipment’s with over 40 years of experience in this field. We provide indigenous, design to deliver solutions across defense spectrum from land based weapon systems, air defense and artillery systems, unmanned systems, naval weapon systems, communication systems, avionics, C4I and missile systems.
L&T is part of the development ecosystem of large and strategic Unmanned Aerial Vehicles along with the ab-initio development of tactical UAV’s. These unmanned platforms provide a technological edge to forces on ground and greatly contribute to our security. Current role is towards the development efforts of these platforms, from inception to user trials and offers immense job satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Own structural design for major airframe assembly and its components (fuselage, wing, empennage, control surfaces, associated tooling, fixtures and interfaces etc.)
Lead teams performing static, fatigue, and damage-tolerance analysis
Review and approve stress reports, margins of safety, and design release packages
Ensure compliance to applicable DGCA / CEMILAC requirements
Interface with certification agencies, customers, and internal stakeholders
Drive weight optimisation, material selection, and structural trade studies
Ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and production-ready
Support ground and flight test programs, including test correlation and issue resolution
Build, mentor, and manage high-performing structural engineering teams
Required Qualification
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
10–15 years experience in aircraft structural design and analysis
Strong experience with large aircraft metallic and composite structures
Proficiency in FEA tools (NASTRAN / ANSYS / ABAQUS) and CAD (CATIA / NX)
Solid understanding of fatigue, damage tolerance, fail-safe design principles
Experience supporting certification or military clearance programs
Proven ability to lead teams and deliver under schedule and cost pressure
Desirable Experience
Experience on large UAV and manned platforms
Exposure to Indian or global aerospace OEM / Tier-1 programs
Familiarity with AS9100, manufacturing processes, and supply-chain integration
Experience working with Indian certification agencies and customers
Key Competencies
Strong technical judgement and decision-making
Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ownership mindset and execution focus
High standards for safety, quality, and compliance
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical aircraft programs
High-impact technical leadership role
Growth in advanced airframe and defence aerospace programs
Other Details
Location: Bangalore
Travel: 10% of the time depending on requirement
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