Bengaluru, India · Full time · Posted Feb 16, 2026
Who we are:
We are a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR. We are engaged in development of next generation missions and technologies (NGM&T) towards future warfare needs of the Indian defence forces. It is undertaking research towards enhancing persistence and autonomy for unmanned vehicles and robotic swarms. NRT’s product development portfolio includes a solar power stratospheric high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) unmanned platform and an air/ground launched stand-off autonomous system.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Design and Development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)
Understand System requirements and Layout the Baseline Design
Generate Conceptual designs and Perform validation techniques to select Best Optimal Design
Selection of Materials for Composite and Metallic parts
Perform Design Calculations per System Requirements
Hand Calculations, Preliminary Sizing through basic FE Analysis
Develop 3D Models using CAD tools
Build Assemblies and Perform Stack-up Analysis
Interact with Manufacturing team to optimize the design for better producibility and to solve the Manufacturing issues
Design Mold/Tooling/Fixtures for Component Manufacturing
Must have skills:
Experience in Aerospace Domain preferably exposure to New Product Development and able to work in Fast paced environment
Good Understanding of Aerodynamics and Behaviour of Aircraft Structure in response to Static and Dynamic Loads
Experience in Designing Structural Components like Wing and Fuselage of Aircraft
Knowledge of CAD/FEA Tools like Catia/Solidworks, Ansys/MSC Nastran
Performing Hand Calculations and Linear Static Analysis
Good Experience of ASME drafting standards and application of GD&T.
Performing Stack-Up Analysis to verify Clash/Clearances in Assembly
Hands-on experience with ENOVIA VPM/ Team Center or similar PDM/ PLM.
Experience in Product development using DFM and DFA Principles
Good Problem Solving and Analytical thinking skills
Should be able to communicate with internal customers on the technical requirements, be able to discuss, participate and negotiate in finalizing technical requirements and acceptance methodologies
Good communication skills (Verbal and Written)
Should have an ability to articulate thought process to the Project stakeholders
Good to have skills:
Knowledge/Experience in Product Design in Unmanned combat aerial vehicles.
Understanding of Aeroelasticity (Manoeuvre Loads computation, Flutter and Gust)
Programming Languages MATLAB, Python/C++ for parametric analysis Design and FEA
B.E/B.Tech (Mechanical/Aeronautical) with 2-5 Years experience or M.E/M.Tech (Mechanical/Aerospace) with 0-2 years experience.
Ovii Interpretation
Engineer I - Structures focuses on structural design and development for unmanned aerial vehicles. The work spans aircraft component design, structural analysis, CAD modeling, materials selection, and manufacturing-focused design refinement.
Role at a glance
UAV structural designAircraft wings and fuselageStructural calculations and analysisCAD modeling and assembliesManufacturing collaboration
Skills mentioned
Aerospace engineeringAircraft structuresAerodynamicsStaticdynamic load behaviorStructural component designHand calculationsLinear static analysisFinite element analysis (FEA)CAD: CATIA or SolidWorks
What you will likely work on
Translate system requirements into baseline and conceptual UAV structural designs, then validate options.
Design aircraft structural components such as wings and fuselage, including materials selection and sizing calculations.
Carry out hand calculations, preliminary sizing, and basic FEA, including linear static analysis.
Create 3D CAD models and assemblies; check fit, clashes, and clearances through stack-up analysis.
Design molds, tooling, and fixtures for component manufacturing.
Work with manufacturing colleagues to improve producibility and resolve production issues.
Discuss technical requirements and acceptance methods with internal customers and project stakeholders.
Good fit signals
Has aerospace-domain experience, including aircraft structural component design and load behavior.
Can apply CAD, FEA, hand-calculation, drafting, GD&T, and assembly-analysis practices in product development.
Brings experience with DFM/DFA and PDM/PLM tools; familiarity with the named platforms is relevant.
Communicates technical requirements clearly with internal customers and project stakeholders.
Experience with unmanned combat aircraft, aeroelasticity, or the preferred programming languages is a plus.
Meet Newspace
NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT) is a Bengaluru-based aerospace and defence R&D company developing autonomous and uncrewed systems for military and civilian missions. Its work spans persistent UAVs, High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites, swarm robotics, collaborative combat aircraft, loitering systems, unmanned ground vehicles, GPS/GNSS-denied navigation and AI-enabled autonomy. Publicly identified users and collaborators include India's Ministry of Defence, Indian Army, Indian Navy, DRDO, National Disaster Response Force, Ministry of Home Affairs and Department of Telecommunications. Its programs combine aircraft design, robotics, sensor fusion, computer vision, machine learning and distributed autonomous systems for surveillance, communications, logistics and precision-mission applications.
Founded
2017
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Company stage
Not known
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India
Why work here
NewSpace offers engineers direct exposure to aerospace and defence R&D involving autonomous UAVs, swarm robotics, GNSS-denied navigation, HAPS, computer vision, sensor fusion and AI at the edge. Current roles publicly reference C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, PX4, ArduPilot, PyTorch, OpenCV, CUDA, TensorRT, NVIDIA Jetson and Docker, indicating substantial hands-on work across software, hardware and flight systems. Its technology has been used in Indian defence programs, including DRDO's ULPGM-V3 trials, and the company is actively expanding its engineering workforce. Candidates should also consider the realities of a defence-focused growth company: many roles are onsite, programs can involve field deployments, and government procurement and long R&D cycles can create execution variability.
Industry
Aerospace & Defence - Autonomous and Uncrewed Systems
SJSameer JoshiCo-Founder, CEO and DirectorView bioHide bio
Co-founder and CEO. Joshi is a former Indian Air Force fighter pilot who served during the Kargil War and later worked with TeamIndus and Threye Interactive. His experience spans aviation, defence technology and unmanned systems, and he leads NewSpace's strategy around autonomous aerospace and future-warfare technologies.
JAJulius AmritCo-Founder, COO and DirectorView bioHide bio
Co-founder, COO and Director. Amrit previously co-founded TeamIndus and held leadership roles at Wincere, Avendus, Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered. He studied at IIT Delhi and IIM Calcutta and brings experience across aerospace ventures, operations, finance and company building.
JMJaideep MaolankarExecutive Vice President - Technology DevelopmentView bioHide bio
Leads technology development at NewSpace. A retired Commodore with more than 35 years in Indian Naval Aviation and flight testing, including service during the Kargil conflict, he contributes operational and flight-test expertise to autonomous and mission-critical aerospace systems.
NNNaveen NavlaniHead of Business Development & SalesView bioHide bio
Leads business development and sales at NewSpace. An Army veteran of Operation Vijay, Navlani has experience in defence project management, electronics-warfare programs, alliances and technology sales, connecting NewSpace's engineering programs with defence and institutional customers.
NewSpace tests RATO booster on Sheshnag-150 long-range strike drone
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NewSpace's GryphonWorks team successfully tested a rocket-assisted take-off booster for the Sheshnag-150 one-way attack drone. The capability is intended to enable runway-independent launches and more flexible deployment of the long-range unmanned platform.
Newspace Research in talks to raise $35-40 million from 360 One, Avendus, others
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NewSpace was reported to be seeking $35-40 million in Series C financing through a combination of equity and debt. Existing investor 360 ONE Asset had provided a term sheet, while other investors and family offices were participating in discussions.
DRDO completes development trials of ULPGM-V3 integrated on NewSpace UAVs
Press Information Bureau, Government of India·
DRDO completed development trials of the ULPGM-V3 precision-guided missile in air-to-ground and air-to-air configurations. The Government of India confirmed that the system used UAVs developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies for the trials.