Senior Lead Engineer - Aero Thermal - Hybrid - IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli | RTX Job

Date Posted:

2026-09-16

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.

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Lead Engineer – Aerothermal

Location: GETC-I, Bengaluru

Years of Experience: 08 - 12 Yrs Experience 

We are seeking a highly experienced Aerothermal Engineer to lead advanced simulation efforts in aerothermal sciences, with a strong focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Analysis. This role involves ownership of complex fluid-thermal problems across aerospace platforms, including external aerodynamics, internal flow systems, and conjugate heat transfer (CHT).

The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership in Multiphase and Multiphysics simulations, drive innovation in modeling methodologies, and mentor engineering teams while collaborating across design, test, and program functions.

 Qualification:

• Bachelors or master’s in mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
• Strong understanding about Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics, Electronics packaging, Multi phase and multi physics
• Demonstrated expertise in Thermal Testing and correlation with analysis results
• Good Knowledge in Aerospace standards like DO-160, Boeing and Airbus requirements, materials and Manufacturing processes
• Manage and execute complex flow problems using CFD and other analytical tools and methods
• Proficiency in using tools like ANSYS Fluent, Star CCM+,ICEPAK is must
• Strong understanding of numerical methods, discretization schemes, and solver behavior. Experience with mesh generation, grid independence studies, and solution convergence.
• Exposure to Opti slang and knowledge in programming languages like Python is an added advantage.
• Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills

  Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end CFD and thermal simulation activities for aerospace products.
• Perform and oversee external aerodynamics and internal flow analysis, including compressible, turbulent, and advanced Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) simulations.
• Develop and execute multiphase flow models (e.g., Mixing, Evaporation). Drive Multiphysics simulations integrating fluid flow, heat transfer, structural interaction, and, where applicable, chemical reactions.
• Optimize designs for thermal performance, aerodynamic efficiency, and Thermal Compliance.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, structures, materials, and testing.
• Contribute to proposal development, technical reviews, and customer presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and teams.

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. 

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. 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.  

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