Senior Aerospace Design Engineer

Position Overview

Senior Aerospace Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the

  design, development, and validation

  of aerospace composite and metallic structures using

  CATIA V5/V6

  (Part Design, Assembly, Drafting, Generative Shape Design, Composites Workbench).
• Develop

  laminate designs, ply books, and draping simulations

  , ensuring structural efficiency and manufacturability.
• Perform

  design reviews

  and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and design teams.
• Collaborate closely with

  stress analysis, manufacturing, tooling, and certification teams

  to ensure design integrity and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to

  airworthiness standards

  (EASA/FAA/CS/FAR) and aerospace quality requirements (AS9100).
• Oversee preparation of engineering documentation, BOMs, and configuration control in PLM systems (Teamcenter / ENOVIA / Windchill).
• Drive

  process improvement, automation, and best practices

  in design methodology and CAD data management.
• Act as a

  technical mentor

  , training junior engineers in CATIA and aerospace design principles.
• Support

  customer interactions, design reviews, and program delivery milestones

  .

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in

  Aerospace Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

  .

• 7–12 years

  of experience in aerospace structural design, with a strong focus on

  composites

  .
• Expertise in

  CATIA V5/V6

  , especially

  Composites Design & Aerospace Sheet Metal Workbenches

  .
• In-depth knowledge of

  composite materials, manufacturing processes

  (AFP, ATL, RTM, autoclave, hand lay-up), and repair techniques.
• Strong knowledge of

  GD&T, ASME Y14.5, and aerospace drawing standards

  .
• Experience working with

  aircraft OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers

  .

Desired Skills

• Hands-on experience with

  FEA integration

  for composites (NASTRAN, HyperMesh, Abaqus).
• Familiarity with

  certification processes, design allowables, and substantiation methods

  .
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and project coordination skills.
• Exposure to

  multidisciplinary design reviews, customer presentations, and program management

  .
• Knowledge of

  hybrid metallic-composite structures

  and

  weight optimization techniques

  .

Work Location

Hyderabad, India