Roles and Responsibilities
- Learn how models are created and studied to refine aircraft performance including how to predict speed, altitude, range, climb rate, and other performance metrics
- Learn to determine the aircraft’s flight envelope, including maximum and minimum speeds, altitudes, and load factors.
- Learn how to ensure systems work the aircraft stays within safe operating limits
- Learn to evaluate aircraft performance in various mission scenarios, such as air-to-air combat, ground attack, and interception.
- Assist in creating optimized design of aircraft for specific mission requirements.
- Learn to calculate and manage aircraft weight and balance characteristics.
- Learn the expertise to ensure the aircraft remains within acceptable weight and balance limits throughout its life cycle.
- Learn to analyze flight test data to validate performance models and identify areas for improvement.
- Assist in collecting, sorting and using data to optimize aircraft performance.
- Learn and collaborate with aerodynamics, propulsion, and structures engineers to achieve optimal performance.
- Working closely with flight test engineers to plan and execute flight test programs.
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Strong understanding of aerodynamics, propulsion, and flight mechanics.
- Proficiency in performance analysis software and tools.
- Ability to analyze complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of aircraft design and systems.
Openings for Freshers and Experienced > YES
Companies hiring Aerospace Avionics Engineers
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) – Leading defense aerospace company involved in the design, development, and maintenance of aircraft, including performance analysis.
- Bharat Aerospace Limited (BEL) – Provides avionics systems and support, including performance evaluation and optimization for defense aircraft.
- DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) – Engages in advanced research and development for aircraft performance and systems.
- Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) – Develops and supports aerospace systems, including performance engineering for defense applications.
- Mahindra Aerospace – Involved in aircraft manufacturing and performance analysis, particularly for aerospace defense solutions.
Subjects (Do familiarize with these subjects)
- Aircraft Performance Analysis – Understanding of how to assess and optimize the performance of aircraft, including flight dynamics, fuel efficiency, and payload capabilities.
- Aerodynamics – Knowledge of aerodynamic principles, including how they affect aircraft performance, stability, and control.
- Flight Mechanics – Understanding of the principles governing aircraft motion and performance, including aircraft stability, control, and handling qualities.
Software
- MATLAB/Simulink – Essential for modeling, simulation, and analysis of aircraft performance and flight dynamics.
- Aircraft Performance Software (like RTO/ICAO performance tools) – Specialized tools for calculating and analyzing aircraft performance metrics, such as takeoff, landing, and climb performance.
- ANSYS Fluent – For computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, which are critical for understanding and optimizing aerodynamic performance.