Aerospace Mechanical Systems Designer: Landing Gear

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ADASI in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Mechanical Airframe Systems Design Engineer to lead the design, integration, and validation of UAV mechanical systems, including landing gear, fuel, ECS, hydraulics and actuation. You will develop CAD models and detailed drawings for production and field trials.

You will work with cross-functional teams, define requirements, ICDs and BOMs in line with MIL-STD and DO-160, support prototypes and testing, and drive improvements in manufacturability and reliability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years in aerospace mechanical systems design with multi-domain expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, and validation of airframe systems for UAVs (landing gear, fuel, ECS, hydraulics, actuation).
• Create 3D CAD models and detailed drawings for production and testing.
• Perform structural, hydromechanical, and thermal analyses under operational loads.
• Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, and flight-controls teams for integration.
• Define system requirements, ICDs, and BOMs per aerospace standards (MIL-STD, DO-160).
• Support prototype builds, ground tests, and flight trials; troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure airworthiness compliance and adherence to defense standards.
• Drive continuous improvement for performance, manufacturability, and maintainability.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

PLM systems

GD&T

Aerospace structural analysis

Thermal & hydromechanical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

FEA/CFD tools

Job description

ADASI in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Mechanical Airframe Systems Design Engineer to lead the design, integration, and validation of UAV mechanical systems, including landing gear, fuel, ECS, hydraulics and actuation. You will develop CAD models and detailed drawings for production and field trials.

You will work with cross-functional teams, define requirements, ICDs and BOMs in line with MIL-STD and DO-160, support prototypes and testing, and drive improvements in manufacturability and reliability to