The Lead Mechanical Design & Analysis Expert will lead the complete mechanical design and structural qualification of advanced electro-optical and opto-mechanical systems used in defence, aerospace, surveillance, and rugged military applications.
The candidate shall be responsible for conceptual design, detailed engineering, precision solid modeling, manufacturing drawings, tolerance analysis, thermal management, structural verification, shock and vibration qualification, environmental design validation, and compliance with JSS 55555, JSS 5855, MIL Standards, and other defence specifications.
The role requires extensive expertise in precision optics integration, mechanical housing design, lightweight structures, finite element analysis (FEA), thermal simulations, vibration and shock analysis, and product qualification.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary mechanical design teams.
- Review CAD models, drawings, and analysis reports.
- Mentor junior engineers in design and simulation best practices.
- Coordinate with optics, electronics, manufacturing, and quality teams.
- Drive design reviews, technical risk assessments, and qualification planning.
- Ensure compliance with project schedules, cost targets, and defence quality requirements.
- Interface with customers, certification agencies, and test laboratories during design validation and qualification.
Desired Technical Competencies
- Expert knowledge of precision opto-mechanical design.
- Strong understanding of structural mechanics, heat transfer, vibration, and shock physics.
- Experience in integrating optics, motors, encoders, and sensors into ruggedized defence systems.
- Ability to perform hand calculations and correlate them with simulation results.
- Expertise in tolerance analysis, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with environmental qualification and military standards.
- Excellent technical documentation, design review, and problem-solving skills.
Pay: ₹242,966.00 - ₹786,969.00 per year
Work Location: In person
