DMU & Industrial Engineer

About Us

Viraj Aero is designing the next generation of aircraft propulsion: high-performance, cost-effective and sustainable. Driven by the ambition to revolutionize air transport, our team is developing novel propulsive system architectures based on steam injection to address the climate and industrial challenges of the aviation sector. Joining Viraj Aero means being part of a high-impact technological venture at the heart of a passionate and committed team.

About the Role

As a DMU & Industrial Engineer, you will be the backbone of our engineering execution chain, from digital mock-up management and configuration control to detailed part design, drawings and hands-on industrial support. This is a polyvalent, roll-up-your-sleeves role for someone who thrives on variety: one day you maybe structuring the DMU and managing configuration baselines, the next you’ll be designing a bracket or fixture, producing manufacturing drawings, or working alongside technicians on the shop floor to solve an integration problem. You will join the team at a critical stage: building a full-scale demonstrator with flight testing. You will work closely with the CTO and the entire engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Mock-Up (DMU) & Configuration Management

• Own and maintain the product DMU (Fusion 360): structure the assembly tree, manage parts and sub-assemblies, ensure spatial integration and clash-free design across all disciplines.
• Enforce configuration management processes: naming conventions, versioning, change management (Engineering Change Requests / Orders), baseline control and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Act as the central point of reference for the digital product definition, ensuring consistency between design, manufacturing and testing configurations.

Design & Drafting

• Perform detailed mechanical design of components, assemblies, fixtures, tooling and test equipment, from concept sketches through to fully dimensioned 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Serve as an expert for colleagues designing proprietary components, guiding them on design choices, manufacturability.
• Apply GDT (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and aerospace drawing standards to produce clear, unambiguous technical documentation.
• Collaborate with stress, thermal and fluid engineers to translate analytical requirements into manufacturable part designs.

Industrial Engineering & Hands-On Support

• Support manufacturing and assembly activities on the shop floor: advise on fabrication methods, resolve fit-up issues, validate first articles and accompany parts from drawing release to installation.
• Contribute to the definition of assembly sequences, tooling requirements and industrialization plans for prototypes and products.
• Interface with suppliers and sub-contractors on technical specifications, manufacturing feasibility and quality requirements.
• Participate in test bench assembly, sub-system integration and aircraft integration activities as needed.

Required Profile

• Graduate of a top engineering school or holder of a Master’s degree in energy engineering, propulsion, or mechanical engineering.
• 4 to 10 years of experience in a demanding industrial environment: aerospace, space, energy, motorsport or defense, combining CAD/DMU work, detailed design and shop-floor involvement.

Required Skills and Qualities

• Strong proficiency in CAD tools for 3D modeling, assembly management and drawing production.
• Solid understanding of configuration management principles and tools (change management, baselines, part numbering, BOM management).
• Mastery of GD&T, drawing standards and manufacturing tolerancing.
• Hands-on mindset: comfortable working on the shop floor, using hand tools, and solving practical integration and fabrication problems.
• Proven versatility: ability to switch between digital design office work and industrial/workshop activities with equal effectiveness.
• Rigor, analytical mindset and strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of / sensitivity to aerospace requirements and standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both French and English.

Why Join Us?

• A unique opportunity to join a fast-growing startup at an early stage and contribute to high-impact, innovative projects by developing responsible and sustainable technological solutions.
• Take part in building the Viraj Aero team and spirit from the ground up
• Work in a dynamic environment with rapid prototyping projects and regular interaction between R&D, design, and testing teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to patents or technical publications and play a key role in the evolution of emerging technologies
• Be at the heart of breakthrough technological developments that will shape the future of aviation, with strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Application Process

Please send your CV and a cover letter to the following address: careers@viraj-aero.com, specifying the position you’re applying for in the subject line.

Join us in the Viraj Aero adventure and help shape the future of sustainable aviation !