Job Title: Lead Design Engineer Location: Tallassee, AL Tata Technologies is seeking a Lead Designer to drive the structural design and integration of fuselage and wing components for utility aircraft using 3D EXPERIENCE tools. The role requires strong technical expertise in metallic and composite structures, weight optimization, and manufacturability, while ensuring compliance with aerospace certification standards.
The Lead Designer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams spanning stress analysis, manufacturing, and certification to deliver robust, efficient, and certifiable structural solutions. Dimension of Function is accountable for leading the design and development of fuselage and wing structures using CATIA V5 and 3D EXPERIENCE platforms. Applies advanced knowledge of metallic and composite materials to achieve structural integrity, weight reduction, and cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards throughout the design, validation, and certification lifecycle.
Responsibilities
• Lead structural design activities for fuselage and wing assemblies under multiple load cases • Author, review, and approve CAD models, drawings, and design documents ensuring compliance and manufacturability • Collaborate with Stress Analysis team to validate and refine structural concepts • Drive design optimization for weight reduction, performance improvement, and cost-effectiveness • Apply expertise in metallic and composite materials to achieve efficient, durable, and certifiable structures • Conduct quality checks of design deliverables to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards • Interface with certification authorities to align with FAR 23 & FAR 27 requirements • Support prototype build, ground tests, and flight test campaign to confirm design intent
Knowledge/Experience
10+ years of experience in aerospace structural design Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Strong proficiency in CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and 3D EXPERIENCE Well-versed with composite modeling best practices and design principles Deep understanding of both composite and metallic structures Hands-on experience in structural weight optimization and material trade-offs Familiarity with aerospace certification standards (FAR 23 & FAR 27) Exposure to eVTOL or UAV platforms is an advantage Demonstrated project leadership, documentation, and presentation skills