PROJECT TITLE: Development and Testing of a Bioinspired Flapping Wing Model with Morphing Capability for Aerial and Aquatic Locomotion
Brief Description of the Project: We are developing a morphing-based flapping-wing vehicle capable of both aerial flight and underwater swimming. The project involves designing the airframe and morphing mechanism, investigating flight dynamics, trim, stability and control, and conducting wind/water tunnel experiments to characterize control authority in roll, pitch and yaw.
POSITION: Senior Project Engineer / Scientist
SALARY: Rs. 68,000/month + 18% HRA
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 55% marks and 3 years of relevant experience; OR
- M.Tech. in Dynamics & Control or a related field, with a minimum of 55% marks; OR
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Design, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
DURATION: Initial appointment of 3 months, extendable up to 1 year or until completion of the project, subject to satisfactory performance.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The candidate should have a strong background in flight mechanics and control, along with genuine hands-on experience in areas such as:
- Fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or unconventional flight locomotion systems
- Static trim and stability, including CG, neutral point, static margin, and stability derivatives
- Tail design and control surfaces for roll, pitch, and yaw authority
- Flight controllers such as Pixhawk, PX4, or ArduPilot, including integration of IMU, barometer, GPS, etc.
- ESCs, motors, servos, RC transmitters, telemetry, and power systems
- End-to-end design and fabrication of fixed-wing drones
- Wind/water tunnel testing, force/torque measurements, and data acquisition
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates may send their CV along with a short note describing their hands-on experience with drones/flight hardware. Candidates are encouraged to include links to relevant projects, videos, GitHub repositories, or other work demonstrating their practical experience. Please send your application to nipun@iitj.ac.in with the subject line: “Application – Senior Project Engineer – Flapping Wing Project”
Last Date to Apply: 04 September 2026
