Technical Lead - Mechanical Design for Aerospace Structures

Thales; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales seeks a Senior Technical Lead for Mechanical Design in Aerospace Structures, located in Bangalore. You will lead mechanical engineering efforts, driving CATIA-based design and regulatory compliance across projects for civil and defence sectors.

Candidate should have 10–14 years in aerospace structures, strong CATIA V5 skills, and experience in design reviews and BOM management. Join a global tech leader delivering safe, future-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• 10 to 14 years of strong design and industrial experience in Aerospace Structures.
• Experience with highly regulated aerospace/defence environments is preferred.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and manufacturing engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of aerospace structures in CATIA V5.
• Perform hand calculations to validate structural and thermal design.
• Conduct design reviews (PDR/CDR) and ensure manufacturability.
• Manage BOM creation and engineering change processes.
• Ensure drawings meet standards and tolerances.
• Collaborate across teams for integrated product development.

Skills

CATIA

Creo DFM

Jigs and Fixtures

Structural analysis (static, modal)

Stack Up Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Enovia PLM

Job description

Technical Lead – Mechanical Design, Aerospace Structure with CATIA

Location: Bangalore, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust. Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Skills & Years of Experience

10 to 14 Years of strong design and industrial experience in Aerospace Structures

• CATIA
• Creo DFM
• Jigs and Fixtures
• Structural analysis (static, modal analysis, shocks, vibrations)
• Stack Up Analysis

Job Responsibilities

You will be an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a degree or equivalent, who have a solid understanding of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering principals and of Engineering Development lifecycles.

Demonstrable experience in operating within highly regulated sectors, ideally Space, Defence or Aerospace.

Working knowledge of Catia V5 and PLM software (Enovia preferred).

Fundamental understanding of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering principals. Good understanding of Engineering Development lifecycles.

• Perform Hand calculations to validate the structural and thermal design
• Perform concept review and design review (PDR, CDR)
• Good general knowledge of mechanical design and conception
• Ensure designs meet manufacturing, assembly, and integration requirements.
• Good experience in BOM creation and Engineering Change processes (with consideration given to implications of changes managing through the process)
• Solid understanding of drawing standards
• Working knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing best practice
• Familiarity with FEA tools.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.

Experience Level

Senior Level