Chief CAD Architect – Combat Jet & Cryogenic Engines

Scope of Work

As the Chief CAD Architect, you will lead the end-to-end digital design framework for our advanced propulsion systems. You’ll spearhead CAD-driven collaboration across multidisciplinary teams for fighter-class turbofan engines and cryogenic propulsion systems. Your responsibilities include managing model-based design environments, enforcing CAD governance, and ensuring design-manufacturing integration.

Nature of Work

• Define CAD methodologies for full engine assemblies and modules
• Establish best practices for parametric modeling, version control, and design reviews
• Integrate structural, thermal, and fluid boundary conditions into CAD assemblies
• Coordinate with design leads for combustors, nozzles, blades, shafts, and casing
• Set up and maintain design libraries and reusable components
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers for DFM and additive production feasibility
• Manage export control compliance, IP, and configuration management standards
• Mentor junior designers and enforce design standards across the organization

Job Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Design Engineering
• 8+ years of CAD experience in turbomachinery, aerospace, or cryogenic propulsion
• Expertise in Siemens NX (preferred), CATIA V5, or PTC Creo
• Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and fit analysis
• Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary CAD assemblies
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems (Teamcenter, Windchill)
• Understanding of structural integrity, flow paths, and heat transfer principles
• Experience with BOM generation, drawing automation, and digital thread concepts

Eligibility

• Indian nationals or OCI cardholders eligible to work in India
• Passionate about indigenization of aerospace and defense systems
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, high-innovation environment
• Prior leadership or mentorship experience preferred