Varad Kamath
Aerospace Structures Expert | RTX | IIMK-SMP | Double Gold Medalist | Innovation Champion | Patent Holder | Designing aerostructures that protect lives at 35,000 feet—where failure isn’t an option.
- Role
- Principal Engineer (Advanced Structures) at Collins Aerospace
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Varad Kamath
Aerospace Structural Stress Engineer | 13+ Years of Industry Experience | Gold Medalist (B.E&M.Tech)An accomplished Aerospace Structural Stress Engineer with over 13 years of experience in structural analysis, design validation, and technical leadership. A University Gold Medalist in both B.E. and M.Tech programs, I bring a strong academic foundation paired with deep industry expertise.My formative years across cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, and Sirsi shaped my adaptability and communication skills—traits that have enabled me to thrive in global, cross-functional environments.At Collins Aerospace, I’m passionate about solving complex customer problems through the application of cutting-edge technologies. I lead initiatives that align with organizational goals, fostering a culture of innovation within the department. I’ve managed structural stress analysis for nacelle components on key aircraft programs such as Airbus A350 & A320neo, Bombardier C Series, Embraer Regional Jets, Mitsubishi Jets, and Business Jets.Domain Expertise:Composite Stress Analysis (Laminates & Honeycomb Structures)Classical Stress Methods (Hand Calculations, Metallics)Finite Element Analysis (MSC Patran, Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus)Advanced FE Tools (Hypermesh, HyperView)Python Programming for Engineering ApplicationsI have worked closely with global teams across US, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Singapore, gaining valuable cross-cultural experience. I was deputed to San Diego to lead the integration of a critical project and have also visited Mexico and the Netherlands on industrial visits to strengthen collaboration and align with customer expectations.I’ve presented technical papers at national and corporate symposiums and am a proud recipient of the Collins Mission & Operating Principles Award, as well as multiple Spot Awards and Employee of the Month honors.
Experience
Principal Engineer (Advanced Structures)
Aug 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Education
KLE Technological University - Hubballi (India)
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
Manipal Institute of Technology
Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Computer Aided Mechanical Design and Analysis
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Senior Management Program, Business Administration and Management, General
Skills
- Abaqus
- Solid Mechanics
- Msc.patran
- Pro Engineer
- Mechanical Engineering
- Unigraphics
- Microsoft Office
- Fracture Mechanics
- Microsoft Excel
- Finite Element Analysis
- Engineering Design
- R&D
- Hyperworks
- Fatigue Analysis
- Ptc Creo
- Stress Analysis
- Nastran
- Composites
- Autocad
- Cae
- Catia
- Structural Analysis
- Hypersizer
- Matlab
- Hypermesh
- Engineering
- Aerospace
- Msc Patran
- Product Development
- Cfd
- Ansys
- Aircraft Design
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