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IG Defence

Composite Engineer

Internship Robotics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering ANSYSComposite MaterialsPropulsionUAV / Drone
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Gautambuddha Nagar, UP, India

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

  • Design lightweight composite airframes, wings, fuselages, launch tubes, radomes, and structural components.
  • Select suitable composite materials including carbon fibre, glass fibre, Kevlar, honeycomb cores, foam cores, prepregs, and resins.
  • Develop laminate schedules, ply orientations, and structural reinforcement strategies.
  • Design moulds, tooling, jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.
  • Perform structural calculations and FEA for composite components using ANSYS or equivalent software.
  • Optimise components for weight, stiffness, strength, vibration, and manufacturability.
  • Execute manufacturing processes including:
    • Hand lay-up
    • Vacuum bagging
    • Vacuum infusion
    • Prepreg lay-up
    • Autoclave/Oven curing
    • Compression moulding (where applicable)
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for composite production.
  • Conduct material qualification and validation testing.
  • Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations.
  • Work closely with aerodynamics, mechanical, electronics, manufacturing, and flight testing teams.
  • Support prototype development through production readiness.
  • Ensure quality standards through dimensional inspection and NDT techniques such as ultrasonic testing, tap testing, and thermography where applicable.
  • Continuously improve manufacturing efficiency, yield, and cost. Composite engineers in aerospace commonly bridge design, analysis, tooling, manufacturing, testing, and quality functions.
Mission Execution
Battlefield Decision Making
Strategic Operations
High-Stakes Leadership
Rapid Problem Solving
National Security Awareness
Responsibilities
  • Assist in drone design, assembly, and testing
  • Work on aerodynamics and propulsion
  • Support flight testing and data collection
Must Have
  • Degree in Aerospace / Mechanical / Robotics
  • Basic understanding of UAV fundamentals
  • Knowledge of CAD tools
Nice to Have
  • Experience with drone building
  • Knowledge of flight controllers
  • 3D printing or fabrication tools
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What’s great in the job?

  • • Work with sharp, driven people in a no-nonsense culture
  • • No bureaucracy, no micromanagement — just execution
  • • Real ownership, real impact, real responsibility
  • • Operate at the intersection of defence, tech, and strategy
  • • Learn faster than most roles in years
  • • Be part of building something that actually matters

What We Offer

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
Several activities are often organized all over the year, such as weekly sports sessions, team building events, monthly drink, and much more.

Perks

A full-time position
Attractive salary package.

Trainings

6 months of internship training and 3 months of probation for full-time roles.

Sport Activity

Play foosball with colleagues.

Eat & Drink

Tea and drinks provided at parties.