Lead CAD Engineer - Methods & Tools

Premium Aerotec GmbH; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus is seeking an experienced CAD Developer to design and extend PLM/CAD solutions on the CATIA V6 / 3DEXPERIENCE platform. You will implement C++/CAA plugins, embed EKL-based rules, and automate workflows in a high-complexity engineering environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior developers, applying best practices in software engineering and PLM integration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional CAD application development in automotive or aerospace industries.
• Deep proficiency in C++ and CAA V5/V6 development for CATIA V6 / 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Hands-on knowledge of EKL and related scripting in PLM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and maintain C++/CAA plugins/extensions for CATIA V6 / 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Embed engineering rules and automate workflows using EKL.
• Collaborate with PLM architects and engineers to translate requirements into software solutions.
• Lead and mentor junior CAD developers, perform code reviews and ensure quality.

Skills

C++

CAA V5/V6

3DEXPERIENCE

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/ME

Tools

EKL

Knowledge Template creation

Rule/Reaction scripts

Job description

Job Summary

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 plays a 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 (eg, 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 Details

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Digital