About POWERTECH
POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for aerospace, defense, and autonomous applications, including UAV platforms.
We are seeking a hands-on engineer responsible for the design, development, and integration of air handling and fluid systems for a small turbojet and turbofan engines. The role covers intake aerodynamics, exhaust nozzle design, and supporting systems including fuel, lubrication, and actuation hardware (solenoids, pumps, valves, and piping).
Key Responsibilities
1. Intake System Design
- Design and optimize engine air intake
- Perform CFD analysis
- Ensure compatibility with configurations
2. Exhaust Nozzle Design
- Design nozzle geometry
- Optimize thrust and backpressure
3. Fluid & Actuation Systems
- Select pumps, solenoids, valves
- Define fuel and lubrication systems
4. Piping & Routing Design
- Design fuel, oil, pneumatic lines
- Perform pressure drop calculations
5. Testing & Validation Support
- Support engine testing and troubleshooting
- Define instrumentation and test requirements
- Analyze test data and correlate with predictions
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- 5–8 years of relevant experience
Technical Skills
- Compressible flow, thermodynamics
- CFD tools (ANSYS, Fluent)
- CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA)
- Knowledge of fuel and lubrication systems
Preferred Experience
- Turbojet or gas turbine experience
- Test cell experience
- fast paced environment experience
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Launched in November 2019, the UAE’s EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to establishing the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive.
With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters: EDGE Commercial, Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security.
