About the role

Job Description: Engineering Head - Structures

THE ROLE
We are seeking an exceptional Engineering Head - Structures to lead our
structures engineering function and drive the design, development, and qualification
of launch vehicle structural systems. This is a critical leadership role responsible for
defining structural architecture, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring
mission success through robust structural design and analysis.
Location: Hyderabad
Experience: 15-20 years
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Leadership
 Define and drive the structural architecture for Vikram series launch vehicles
(stages, interstages, fairings, adapters)
 Lead structural design, analysis, and optimization for rocket airframes,
propellant tanks, and composite structures
 Oversee structural qualification through analysis, testing, and validation
programs
 Drive design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly approaches to
optimize producibility
 Provide technical guidance on materials selection (metallic and composite
structures)
 Lead failure investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for
structural issues
 Interface with propulsion, avionics, GNC, and systems engineering teams for
integrated design

Team Leadership & Development
 Build, lead, and mentor a team of 15-25 structures engineers across design,
analysis, and testing
 Define team structure, roles, and skill development roadmap
 Foster a culture of innovation, rigor, and continuous improvement
 Conduct technical reviews and ensure quality of deliverables
 Develop talent pipeline through campus hiring and capability building

Program Execution
 Own structural subsystem schedules, milestones, and deliverables
 Manage structural development budgets and resource allocation
 Drive risk management and mitigation strategies for structural systems
 Ensure compliance with space industry standards and safety requirements

 Lead structural design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) with internal and external
stakeholders
 Support vehicle integration, assembly, and launch operations

Strategic Initiatives
 Define structures technology roadmap aligned with product development
plans
 Drive make vs. buy decisions for structural components
 Establish supplier partnerships for critical structural elements
 Champion new technologies: advanced composites, additive manufacturing,
smart structures
 Represent Skyroot in industry forums and technical collaborations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
 B.Tech/B.E. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related
field
 M.Tech/M.S. preferred
Experience
 15-20 years in aerospace structures engineering.
 Minimum 5 years in leadership/managerial roles.
 Proven track record in launch vehicle or aircraft structural design and
development.
 Experience with full lifecycle: concept → design → analysis → testing →
qualification → flight.
Technical Expertise
 Deep expertise in structural mechanics, stress analysis, and finite element
analysis.
 Strong knowledge of metallic structures (aluminum, steel, titanium alloys) and
composite structures (CFRP, sandwich panels)
 Proficiency in structural analysis tools: ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, HyperMesh,
or equivalent.
 Understanding of manufacturing processes: welding, machining, composite
layup, autoclave curing.
 Knowledge of structural testing: static, dynamic, fatigue, acoustic, thermal-
vacuum.
 Familiarity with aerospace standards: NASA-STD, MIL-STD, ECSS, ISRO
standards.