Aerodynamics Engineer

Aerodynamics Engineer (Drone/UAV) Experience: 4–8 Years Education: B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field Location : Hyderabad Role Summary Looking for an Aerodynamics Engineer with experience in designing and improving the aerodynamic performance of drones (UAVs) . The candidate should be able to analyze airflow, optimize flight efficiency, and work closely with mechanical, electronics, and flight control teams. Key Responsibilities Design and improve drone components such as wings, propellers, rotors, and fuselage . Perform CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis to improve flight performance. Support wind tunnel testing and analyze flight test results. Optimize flight stability, endurance, lift, and drag . Work with mechanical and flight control teams to improve drone performance. Support motor, propeller, and propulsion system selection . Prepare technical reports and participate in design reviews. Must-Have Skills Experience in UAV/Drone Aerodynamics (Multirotor, Fixed Wing, or VTOL) Strong knowledge of: Lift & Drag Airflow Flight Stability Propeller Aerodynamics Hands-on experience with CFD Tools such as: ANSYS Fluent OpenFOAM STAR-CCM+ XFLR5 Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or other flight simulation tools. Knowledge of BLDC Motors, ESCs, and Propeller Selection . Experience with Wind Tunnel Testing and flight data analysis. Understanding of Composite/Carbon Fiber airframes.