Principal Structural Engineer

Rtx India Private Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX India Private Limited is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer – Structural Engineering in Bengaluru, blending onsite and offsite work. The role demands 13+ years in mechanical or aerospace structures, with strong ANSYS experience and the ability to mentor engineers.

You will lead complex compressor hardware projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes technical leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and clear communication across

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 13+ years of relevant engineering experience for senior level.
• Excellent structural analysis experience on compressor hardware, rotors and casings.

Responsibilities

• Support manager in developing engineers and ensuring project execution.
• Perform ANSYS FEA for stress, vibration and life prediction.
• Write substantiation docs and deliver technical presentations to customers.
• Drive project planning, milestones and resource development.
• Provide training on structural methods and tools.
• Mentor young engineers and interns.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve key problems.

Skills

Structural analysis

ANSYS FEA

Mentorship

Communication

Cross-functional

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Principal Engineer – Structural Engineering

Date Posted: 2026-08-20 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manager in developing fully capable, highly proficient structural engineers in CSE Support ensuring the successful execution of projects using Engineering Standard Work (ESW).
• Perform state-of-the-art ANSYS Finite Element Analysis for stress, vibration, determination of low cycle fatigue life and residual life (fracture mechanics) prediction.
• Ability to write clear substantiation documentation, as well as to create and provide impactful, persuasive technical presentations to internal and external customers.
• Drive execution efficiency on project commitments with high technical quality Support planning and manage the technical tasks and milestones, resources, employee development
• Provide classroom and on the job training on structural methods, tools and processes
• Coach and mentor young structural engineers and interns
• Collaborate with project, discipline stakeholders to resolve key structural problems
• Embrace a continuous improvement philosophy.
• Develop and incorporate new ways to advance technology and improve processes as an individual and as a team contributor.
• Contribute to PW IEC and Global structural engineering discipline forums

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 13+ years prior relevant engineering experience OR Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 11+ years prior relevant engineering experience
• Excellent structural analysis experience on compressor hardware, especially Rotors, casings and kinematics
• Strong technical skills in structural engineering tools & methods
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working across functions, organizations, and all levels of management
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Broad understanding of gas turbine engine fundamentals and associated components
• Results focus and the ability to drive tasks to completion through disciplined execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the development of gas turbine engine compressor hardware
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a consistent record of collaboration, innovation, and initiative
• Eager to learn new things, contribute a fresh perspective, and share knowledge with others
• A passion for mentorship and professional development of others

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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.

Experience Level Senior Level