Principal Engineer

globalhr; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation facility

Meal coupons

Group Health Insurance

Group Personal Accident Insurance

18 days vacation + 12 sick days

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Bengaluru seeks a Principal Engineer – Structural Analysis to lead nacelle component analyses. You will perform advanced FEM including NASGRO-based fatigue, prepare reports, and support design reviews.

The role requires 12+ years in aerospace structures, strong communication, and collaboration with global teams. You will mentor engineers, drive process improvements, and ensure on-time, quality delivery under tight schedules while maintaining engineering excellence for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil Engineering
• 12+ years of relevant experience
• In-depth knowledge of composite & metallic materials and analysis
• Experience with FEM tools (Nastran, Patran, HyperMesh) and hand calculations
• Knowledge of aircraft structural design, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to identify root causes and practical solutions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Presentations)
• Experience in productivity tool development using Excel VBA, Python is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform structural analysis of nacelle components and assemblies with significant impact on objectives
• Perform advanced structural analyses for aircraft components using analytical and finite element methods
• Develop interface loads, static, fatigue, damage-tolerance, vibration and crack-growth analyses (NASGRO)
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering documentation to support design decisions
• Support design reviews (CDR and PDR) and engineering discussions
• Manage schedule and cost for assigned projects and track metrics (OTD, FPY, MFA)
• Mentor team members and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with global teams and communicate with USA stakeholders
• Adapt to aggressive schedules while maintaining attention to detail

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excel VBA / Python (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil Engineering

Tools

Nastran

Patran

HyperMesh

Hand calculations

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28

Country: India

Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Position Role Type: Hybrid

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Principal Engineer – Structural Analysis

Overview

In this role the Principal Engineer (Stress), will support engineering activities related to structural analysis for Nacelle products

What You Will Do

• Lead and perform structural analysis of Aircraft nacelle components and assemblies with creating significant impact on organizationalobjectives.
• Perform advanced structuralanalyses foraircraftcomponents and systems using analytical and finite element methods.
• Structural analysis includes Developing interface loads, Static analysis, Fatigue analysis, Damage-Tolerance analysis, Vibration analysis and Crack growth analysis with NASGRO.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering documentation to support design decisions and certification activities.
• Support and conduct design reviews (CDR and PDR), technical discussions, and engineering presentations.
• Responsible for schedule and cost for the project assigned. Responsible for engineering metrics like OTD, FPY, MFA, etc.
• Perform Team competency assessment and gap closure.
• Guide and mentor team members to achieve project objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing existing processes, tools, and systems
• Working with Cross functional team and communicating with business units in USA (effective written and verbal communication is required for the purpose of achieving successful job performance).
• Collaborate closely with global engineering teams and provide technical guidance to the team.
• Willingness to work in extremely aggressive schedules, while still not neglecting the value of attention to details and subsequently delivering high-quality work to the customers.

What You Will Learn

• This role will support your continued technical and professional development
• Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor's/ master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil Engineering 12+ years of relevant experience.
• In-depth Knowledge composite & metallic materials and analysis.
• Good decision-making capabilities to address problem statements on time.
• Experience with FEM tools, including Nastran, Patran, HyperMesh, and hand calculations
• Analysis of Aerospace structural components using FEM and classical approach.
• Experience supporting aerospace product development throughout the engineering lifecycle
• Proficient in the fundamentals of solid Mechanics and Machine Design. Knowledge of Aircraft structural design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop practical solutions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office – Word, Excel and Presentation.
• Strong ownership, customer focus, and commitment to delivering quality engineering solutions.
• Experience in productivity tool development using Excel VBA, Python etc. will be added advantage.
• Knowledge of aerospace product compliance, qualification, and certification (FAA/EASA).
• Nacelle experience and understanding of AMM/CMM/SRM is an added advantage.
• Repair and concession experience will be an added advantage.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Transportation facility.
• Meal coupons
• Group Term Life Insurance.
• Group Health Insurance.
• Group Personal Accident Insurance.
• Entitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Employee scholar program
• Work life balance
• Car lease program
• National Pension Scheme
• LTA
• Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages
• Meal vouchers
• And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all India positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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