Senior Ansys Analyst

Job Title - Senior Ansys Analyst (Aero)

Company - Drones Tech Lab

Experience - 5+ years

Industry - Aerospace & Defence (UAV)

Location - Kolkata, West Bengal

Company Description

Drones Tech Lab is a leader in India's unmanned aerial systems sector, driving innovation in drone design, manufacturing, pilot training and mission-critical deployments. With a focus on both hardware and simulation excellence, we develop high-performance UAV systems for a range of applications, including surveillance, mapping, defense, and industrial automation. Our in-house R&D and testing capabilities make us a preferred partner for end-to-end drone solutions.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Ansys Analyst (Aero) with a strong background in aerodynamics simulation, CFD, and FEA using Ansys suite of tools. You will be responsible for conducting aerodynamic simulations and structural analyses on fixed-wing and rotary UAV platforms to optimize performance, stability, and efficiency. This role involves working closely with mechanical, flight systems, and design teams to validate critical aero-structural performance across all phases of UAV development.

Responsibilities

• Perform CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis for fixed-wing and multirotor UAVs under various flight conditions.
• Conduct FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for structural integrity, vibration, and thermal stress evaluations.
• Optimize aerodynamic performance for stability, lift-to-drag ratio, and energy efficiency.
• Analyze flow behavior, pressure distribution, boundary layers, and wake regions.
• Correlate simulation results with wind tunnel and field data to validate model accuracy.
• Contribute to design refinement and structural improvements based on simulation insights.
• Support airframe development by validating load-bearing structures and flight loads.
• Work with design and systems engineering teams to implement simulation-driven development.
• Generate detailed reports, validation matrices, and documentation for internal and regulatory use.
• Contribute to best practices in simulation workflows and automation processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aero-structural simulation using Ansys Fluent, Ansys Mechanical, or equivalent tools.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong background in aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, and structural mechanics.
• Proven experience with meshing techniques, turbulence models, boundary condition setup, and solver settings.
• Ability to perform modal, static, dynamic, and thermal analysis for UAV structures.
• Familiarity with airfoil theory, Reynolds numbers, and aero design constraints in small UAVs.
• Proficiency in report generation, result interpretation, and integration with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360).
• Knowledge of scripting (Python/MATLAB) for simulation automation is a plus.

Desirable Skills & Interests

• Prior work experience in UAV airframe design, prototyping or testing environments.
• Exposure to wind tunnel testing, structural fatigue analysis and material selection.
• Familiarity with UAV control surfaces, aero-elastic behaviour and flutter analysis.
• Interest in drone performance tuning, optimization, or flight envelope expansion.

Skills

Ansys Fluent, Ansys Mechanical, CFD, FEA, Aerodynamic Simulation, Structural Analysis, UAV Airframe Validation, Meshing, Lift-to-Drag Optimization, Vibration Analysis, Python, MATLAB, Airfoil Performance, Wind Tunnel Correlation

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Work on industry-grade UAV systems used in real-world missions
• Collaborative work culture with engineers across avionics, mechanical, and embedded teams
• Access to simulation hardware and cloud compute resources
• Opportunities to lead advanced aero-R&D projects

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about aero simulation, drone design and pushing the boundaries of aero-structural performance, Drones Tech Lab invites you to join our simulation and analysis team.