Principal Structural Engineer - Aerospace

Rtx India Private Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation facility.

Meal coupons Group Term Life Insurance

Group Health Insurance

Group Personal Accident Insurance

18 days vacation 12 days sick leave

Job summary

RTX India Private Limited seeks a Senior Principal Engineer to lead structural analysis of aircraft components and assemblies in a hybrid Bengaluru setting. You will perform load calculations, validate FEA models, and drive optimization across metal and composite structures, mentoring teams and coordinating with design, testing, and certification groups.

The role requires 12–16 years in aerospace structural analysis, expertise in Nastran/Patran, HyperMesh, and a strong grasp of fatigue, damage

Qualifications

• 12–16 years of relevant aerospace structural analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics, structural mechanics, machine design, and aircraft structures.
• Experience with Nastran/Patran, HyperMesh, or equivalent FEA tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of aircraft components and assemblies as part of an integrated engineering team.
• Perform load calculations, static strength, fatigue, damage tolerance, buckling, and vibration analysis as applicable.
• Evaluate structural integrity using classical hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Develop FBDs, load paths, interface loads, internal load distributions, and structural response to applied loads.
• Develop, review, and validate FEA models, including idealization, mesh, boundary conditions, load application, and result interpretation.
• Analyze metallic and composite structures, including joints, fasteners, lugs, and load-transfer mechanisms.
• Prepare and review strength check notes and formal stress reports, ensuring technical accuracy and traceability.
• Identify technical risks, challenge assumptions, and provide sound engineering recommendations and solutions.
• Lead technical problem solving, root-cause analysis, design trade studies, and structural optimization.
• Review/approve analysis performed by other engineers and provide technical guidance and mentoring.
• Support structural testing, analysis-test correlation, and aircraft certification activities.
• Collaborate with Design, Loads, Materials, Manufacturing, Test, and Certification teams and global engineering organizations.
• Drive process improvements, automation, standardization, and knowledge sharing.
• Own assigned technical deliverables and support schedule, cost, OTD, FPY, and other engineering metrics.
• Demonstrate strong engineering judgment, attention to detail, and ability to deliver high-quality work under aggressive schedules.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Nastran/Patran

HyperMesh

Job description

Principal Engineer Date Posted: 2026-08-28 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of aircraft components and assemblies as part of an integrated engineering team.
• Perform load calculations, static strength, fatigue, damage tolerance, buckling, and vibration analysis as applicable.
• Evaluate structural integrity using classical hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Develop FBDs, load paths, interface loads, internal load distributions, and structural response to applied loads.
• Develop, review, and validate FEA models, including idealization, mesh, boundary conditions, load application, and result interpretation.
• Analyze metallic and composite structures, including joints, fasteners, lugs, and load-transfer mechanisms.
• Prepare and review strength check notes and formal stress reports, ensuring technical accuracy and traceability.
• Identify technical risks, challenge assumptions, and provide sound engineering recommendations and solutions.
• Lead technical problem solving, root-cause analysis, design trade studies, and structural optimization.
• Review/approve analysis performed by other engineers and provide technical guidance and mentoring.
• Support structural testing, analysis-test correlation, and aircraft certification activities.
• Collaborate with Design, Loads, Materials, Manufacturing, Test, and Certification teams and global engineering organizations.
• Drive process improvements, automation, standardization, and knowledge sharing.
• Own assigned technical deliverables and support schedule, cost, OTD, FPY, and other engineering metrics.
• Demonstrate strong engineering judgment, attention to detail, and ability to deliver high-quality work under aggressive schedules.

Basic Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 12–16 years of relevant aerospace structural analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics, structural mechanics, machine design, and aircraft structures.
• Good knowledge of metallic and composite materials and structural analysis.
• Strong understanding of structural load paths, failure modes, and structural response.
• Experience with Nastran/Patran, HyperMesh, or equivalent FEA tools.
• Knowledge of fatigue, damage tolerance, buckling, and structural substantiation.
• Knowledge of aircraft design, materials, manufacturing processes, and certification requirements is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional/global team collaboration.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; scripting/automation skills (Python/MATLAB/VBA) are desirable

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.

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