The Role
Lead structural loads and aeroelasticity analysis for an eVTOL aircraft across its flight envelope. Generate loads spectra, perform static and dynamic analyses, develop and validate aeroelastic models, assess flutter and divergence, collaborate with flight controls and structures teams, support ground and flight testing, correlate models with experimental data, and contribute to certification and internal engineering processes.
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About Sarla Aviation:
Sarla Aviation is at the forefront of revolutionizing urban air mobility with its cutting-edge eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft featuring innovative tilt-rotor technology. Sarla Aviation, a pioneer in the development of sustainable, efficient, and safe air transportation systems, is dedicated to influencing the future of aviation. We are seeking a skilled and driven Senior Loads & Aeroelastics Engineer to join our expanding team and contribute to the success of our eVTOL program.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Loads & Aeroelastics Engineer to join our Airframes team. As a Senior Loads & Aeroelastics Engineer, you will be the technical bridge connecting structures, aerodynamics, and flight controls, ensuring our aircraft remains safe, efficient, and certifiable across the entire flight envelope. You will own the prediction, analysis, and validation of structural loads and aeroelastic behaviour, playing a pivotal role in design decisions and certification milestones. This is a chance to shape not only our aircraft but the future of air mobility.
What You'll Do
- Lead the generation of loads spectra and envelopes to support structural sizing, fatigue, and certification.
- Perform static, dynamic, and transient loads analysis across various flight phases.
- Conduct sensitivity studies, load reduction strategies, and worst-case evaluations.
- Develop, validate, and maintain aeroelastic models to assess flutter, divergence, control effectiveness, and other dynamic stability concerns.
- Collaborate with flight control engineers to ensure aeroelastic effects are accounted for in control law design and tuning.
- Work closely with Structures, Aerodynamics, and Flight Controls teams.
- Provide clear loads input to design teams and validate their feedback for continuous loop refinement.
- Support ground and flight test campaigns to validate loads and aeroelastic predictions.
- Correlate analytical models with experimental data, refining methods and models.
- Drive innovation in simulation and testing techniques to accelerate development.
- Develop internal process relevant to loads loop communication.
What You'll Need
- PhD/MSc in Aerospace Engineering (or related discipline) with strong background in flight mechanics, aeroelasticity, or structural dynamics.
- 8+ years of experience in loads and aeroelastic analysis (aircraft, rotorcraft, or eVTOL preferred).
- Expertise in industry-standard tools such as Simcenter, STAR-CCM+, NASTRAN, MATLAB/Simulink, FEM codes, or any dedicated aeroelastic solvers.
- Proven track record of loads prediction, flutter analysis, and test correlation.
- Strong communicator, able to bridge disciplines and simplify complex physics for decision-making.
- Startup mindset: proactive, innovative, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Solid grasp of CS-23/CS-27, Part 23/27, or equivalent certification requirements from EASA / FAA / DGCA.
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset - ability to work in a startup environment and build from scratch.
Why Join Us?
Be a part of a world-class team in an environment where your work directly contributes to shaping the future of urban air mobility.
Thrive in our culture of diversity, inclusion, and innovation, where your unique perspectives and ideas are valued.
Enjoy a competitive compensation package, with opportunities for growth and development in a rapidly evolving industry.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume through our website www.sarla-aviation.com or via the job post and join us in our journey to redefine aerospace with safety, integrity, and groundbreaking innovation at its core.
Sarla Aviation is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, championing equality and empowering every individual. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, not just our similarities. Therefore, we warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. Join us at Sarla Aviation, where your unique background and perspective are not just welcomed—they are celebrated.
Skills Required
- PhD or MSc in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong background in flight mechanics, aeroelasticity, or structural dynamics
- 8 or more years of experience in loads and aeroelastic analysis
- Experience with aircraft, rotorcraft, or eVTOL systems
- Expertise with Simcenter, STAR-CCM+, NASTRAN, MATLAB/Simulink, FEM codes, or dedicated aeroelastic solvers
- Proven experience in loads prediction, flutter analysis, and test correlation
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Understanding of CS-23/CS-27, Part 23/27, or equivalent EASA, FAA, or DGCA certification requirements
- Ability to work proactively and hands-on in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary startup environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to build processes from scratch
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The Company
What We Do
Sarla Aviation is an Indian aerospace company headquartered in Bengaluru that develops electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Its aircraft are intended for short urban trips and the company is developing India’s sophisticated eVTOL platform to support widespread adoption of urban air mobility. Sarla Aviation emphasizes safety, purpose-driven performance, and accessibility while working to redefine mass transportation through advanced electric aviation.
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