Lead CAD Engineer - Methods & Tools

Airbus; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus India Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Lead CAD Engineer for Methods & Tools to design, develop, and extend CATIA V6/3DEXPERIENCE plugins using C++. You will drive architecture, coding, and validation across high-complexity aerospace projects.

The role requires 8+ years in CAD application development in aerospace, strong C++, CAA, EKL, and 3DEXPERIENCE expertise, plus collaboration with PLM architects and engineers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional CAD application development in aerospace
• Proficient in C++ and CAA V5/V6 development
• EKL knowledge for rule design and automation

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, code, and maintain C++/CAA plugins for CATIA V6/3DEXPERIENCE.
• Embed engineering rules and automation with EKL within models.
• Collaborate with PLM architects and stakeholders to translate requirements into software solutions.
• Ensure code quality through reviews, unit tests, and debugging within CAA framework.
• Mentor junior CAD developers and drive CAA/EKL best practices.

Skills

C++ programming

CAA development (V5/V6)

3DEXPERIENCE understanding

EKL scripting

Leadership & mentorship

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/ME/AE

Tools

CATIA V6 / 3DEXPERIENCE API

REST APIs

SQL

Git/SVN

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

Lead CAD Engineer - Methods & Tools

Team: Airbus India - Engineering Methods & Tools

About the team:

We are a transverse team working with different core engineering verticals in Airbus. The USP of this team is working in a multi-functional environment providing digital solutions to engineering problems. The team is composed of people with Core Engineering domain knowledge complemented by software development skills. The team plays an enabler role in various digitization initiatives across Airbus utilizing the latest technologies and the domain knowledge they have.

We are seeking an experienced CAD Developer with at least 5 years of hands-on expertise in C++, CAA (Component Application Architecture), 3DEXPERIENCE, and EKL (Enterprise Knowledge Language) . In this role, you will design, customize, and extend core PLM/CAD solutions tailored for high-complexity engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Development: Design, code, and maintain robust C++ and CAA plugins/extensions for CATIA V6 / 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
• Automation & Rules: Leverage EKL to embed engineering rules, template design, parameterization, and automated workflows within 3DEXPERIENCE models.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering teams, PLM architects, and business stakeholders to translate domain requirements into scalable software solutions.
• Code Quality & Testing: Write clean, modular code; conduct peer code reviews, unit testing, and continuous debugging within the CAA framework.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, guide, and mentor junior CAD developers, conducting code reviews, providing technical direction on CAA/EKL best practices, and driving team productivity and skill growth.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 8 years of professional CAD application development in automotive or aerospace industries
• Core Technical Stack:
  • Deep proficiency in C++ (object-oriented programming, memory management, design patterns).
  • Demonstrated mastery of CAA V5 / V6 (3DEXPERIENCE platform API) development.
  • Hands-on knowledge of EKL (Enterprise Knowledge Language) , Knowledge Template creation, and Rule/Reaction scripts.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong grasp of automotive or aerospace (e.g., airframe, aero-structures, routing) product development processes is a Plus
• Platform Expertise: Familiarity with the overall 3DEXPERIENCE architecture, Data Model, and PLM integration patterns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python script automation, web services (3DEXPERIENCE REST APIs / Enovia Web Services), or SQL.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, Git/SVN, and CI/CD pipelines for CAA projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

Job Disclaimer & Notifications:

We bring to the notice of all concerned that Airbus Group India Pvt. Ltd (here in after referred to as "AIG") follows a fair and merit-based employee selection and recruitment practice.

Airbus Group India does not:

• Send job offers from free email services including but not limited to Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo mail, Hotmail and others
• Authorize anyone to either collect money or arrive at any monetary arrangement in return for a job at AIG
• Charge / accept any form of consideration or security deposit from job seekers and applicants during any stage of the selection and/ or recruitment process
• Request for your credit card number or bank account number

It has come to our attention that fake job offers under the aegis of Airbus India or Airbus Group India Pvt. Ltd. have been circulated by unauthorized personnel. On receipt of an interview call for any job at AIG, the candidate may take some measures such as visiting the official website or career site of Airbus to get the contact details to enquire with the Human Resources department of Airbus India regarding such jobs and/or the interview details and any other relevant information.

Airbus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. AGI selects job applicants (internal and external) on the basis of suitability for the job, and irrespective of gender, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, religion, ethnicity or differently abled/ (dis)ability.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .

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