Mechanical Design (CATIA) with Space/ Aerospace domain

Mechanical Design (CATIA) with Space/ Aerospace domain

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.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience- 4yrs-8yrs

• 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) Knowledge of relevant drawing standards • Working knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing best practice
• Familiarity with FEA tools.

Key Skills

• CATIA V5 ,DFM, Jigs and Fixtures Structural analysis (static, modal analysis, shocks, vibrations),
• Stack Up Analysis SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, Thermal and Flow Analysis Weight Analysis

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical design activities in a team environment with other engineers.
• Work collaboratively with production and procurement to produce cost effective, easy to manufacture design solutions.
• Trials and integration support
• Work collaboratively with production and procurement to produce cost effective, easy to manufacture design solutions.
• Monitor compliance of designs against target costs and lead time
• Contributes to the Change Management of the product development Knowledge of manufacturing processes, like machining, fabrication, sheet metal, surface treatments is required

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