Senior Project Manager

Capgemini Engineering; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering Bengaluru invites an accomplished Aerospace Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Mechanical Systems to lead the architecture, design and delivery of safety-critical hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel ECS and flight control systems.

The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and ensure regulatory compliance through lifecycle support, MBSE, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10-15 years of experience in aerospace mechanical systems.
• Experience on commercial/military platforms including UAVs/helicopters.
• Strong knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Flight Control Actuation, Landing Gear Hydraulics.
• Familiarity with FAA/EASA certification requirements and AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and SME for aerospace Mechanical Systems.
• Analyze, design, develop, integrate, and validate aircraft Mechanical systems.
• Review system requirements, specifications, and interface documents.
• Perform system architecture studies, trade-off analyses, and root cause investigations.
• Support system sizing, component selection, and performance calculations.
• Develop and review engineering documentation (SRS, ICDs).
• Create and review Test Procedures and Reports.
• Conduct FMEA and Reliability/Safety Assessments.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the program.
• Support qualification, verification, validation, and certification activities.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to engineering teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

CATIA

NX

Creo

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Position Title: Aerospace Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Mechanical Systems

Experience: 10-15 Years

Location: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Aerospace Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Mechanical Systems to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of safety-critical systems such as Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Fuel ECS, Flight controls etc.,. The candidate will provide technical leadership, engineering guidance, design support, and domain expertise across aerospace programs. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of aircraft system architectures, design principles, integration, certification requirements, and lifecycle support.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and SME for aerospace Mechanical Systems
• Analyze, design, develop, integrate, and validate aircraft Mechanical systems.
• Review system requirements, specifications, and interface documents.
• Perform system architecture studies, trade-off analyses, and root cause investigations.
• Support system sizing, component selection, and performance calculations.
• Develop and review engineering documentation, including:
• System Requirement Specifications (SRS)
• Interface Control Documents (ICD)
• Test Procedures and Reports
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Reliability and Safety Assessments
• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with aerospace regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structures, avionics, flight controls, manufacturing, and certification teams.
• Support qualification, verification, validation, and certification activities.
• Provide technical mentoring and guidance to engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best engineering practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with expertise in Mechanical Systems
• 10-15 years of experience in Aerospace Mechanical Systems, with strong expertise.
• Experience working on commercial, military, business jet, helicopter, or UAV platforms.
• Strong understanding of:
• Hydraulic Power Generation & Distribution Systems
• Pneumatic Systems
• Flight Control Actuation Systems
• Landing Gear Hydraulic Systems
• Braking Systems
• Fuel and Utility System interactions
• Knowledge of aircraft system integration and certification processes.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and guidelines such as: FAA/EASA certification requirements, ARP4754A, ARP476, AS9100 etc.
• Experience performing system-level analyses, troubleshooting, and failure investigations.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Technical Skills

• CAD tools (CATIA, NX, Creo)
• MATLAB/Simulink preferred

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Effective communication and technical presentation skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence engineering decisions.
• Mentoring and knowledge-sharing mindset.

Success Metrics

• Technical leadership across aerospace programs.
• Quality and compliance of system designs.
• Timely resolution of complex engineering challenges.
• Support to certification and customer deliverables.
• Contribution to engineering excellence and process improvements.