Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Aerospace)

Company Description

Qubist Solutions LLC is a leading provider of innovative solutions in avionics, embedded systems, AI/ML, automotive, medical, railways, IoT, and digital software. The company specializes in software architecture, design, development, and testing across the entire Software Development Life Cycle. Qubist has extensive expertise in aerospace and avionics software development, including adherence to RTCA/DO-178B standards for Software Levels A, B, C, and D. The organization is committed to excellence in delivering cutting-edge technologies and solutions for clients.

ROLE

We are seeking a high-caliber 10+ Years Experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer cum Industrial Designer specialized in Mechanical Packaging of Aircraft's Electronics parts to join our Aerospace Engineering team based in Indore \ Bengalore. This role is critical in bridging the gap between sophisticated electronic systems and the harsh physical realities of flight. You will be responsible for the end-to-end design, integration, and thermal management of avionics suites, sensors, and power distribution units within the aircraft structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Packaging Design: Lead the design and development of ruggedized enclosures for flight-critical electronics (LRUs - Line Replaceable Units), ensuring optimal space utilization and ease of maintenance.
• Thermal Management: Perform advanced thermal analysis to ensure electronic components remain within safe operating temperatures during all flight phases (climb, cruise, and high-altitude soak).
• Structural Integrity: Design mounting structures and chassis that can withstand extreme aerospace environments, including high-frequency vibration, mechanical shock, and G-loading.
• Environmental Protection: Implement sealing and shielding strategies to protect sensitive electronics from Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF), moisture, and pressure changes.
• Materials Selection: Select aerospace-grade materials (e.g., aluminum alloys, composites, advanced polymers) based on weight-to-strength ratios, thermal conductivity, and outgassing properties.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate closely with Electrical Engineers for PCB layout constraints and Systems Engineers for overall aircraft integration.
• Certification & Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with stringent aerospace standards such as DO-160G (Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment) and MIL-STD-810.
• Design of the mechanical aspects of all products from concept to production including certification artefacts
• Supervision of the junior mechanical engineer/ draft person.
• Reponsible for all transition to production activities to ensure high yield and high productivity of all new products from day one
• Support of production processes including supporting the production team to improve and lean processes
• Support product installation aircraft modification design with stress analysis

Core skills and experience

• 10 years plus of experience mechanical packaging of electronics part ,
• designing small mechanical parts and systems
• experience designing for CNC, sheet metal, die casting and injection moulding
• experience with thermodynamics and aerodynamics
• extensive experience in Fusion 360
• experience supporting a production environment including transitioning new products in to production
• experience integrating electronic systems in to mechanical assemblies
• aviation/aerospace experience a distinct advantage verbal and written communication skills

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Industrial Design with a heavy technical focus.
• Experience: 10+ years in mechanical packaging, specifically within the aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics industries.
• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in 3D CAD software (CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, or SolidWorks).
• Proficiency in FEA and CFD tools (Ansys, Icepack, or Star-CCM+) for thermal and structural simulation.
• Deep understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes (CNC machining, additive manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication, and finishing).

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with Human Factors Engineering for cockpit or cabin-mounted electronic interfaces.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility (Industrial Design) paired with rigorous engineering logic.
• Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification pathways.