Applied Aero Dynamics Engineer

EDGE Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior Applied Aerodynamics Engineer to lead a major aerodynamic work package with limited supervision, while supporting multidisciplinary design trades and aerospace lifecycle reviews.

You will perform aerodynamic analyses across subsonic to hypersonic regimes, run CFD studies, validate results with wind-tunnel or flight data, and prepare authoritative analysis reports, test plans, and substantiation evidence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computational Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, CFD, Aircraft Design, Experimental Aerodynamics, or related field preferred.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a significant aerodynamic work package with limited supervision.
• Support multidisciplinary design trades and major aerospace lifecycle reviews.
• Prepare controlled analysis reports, aerodynamic-data reports, test plans, test reports, and substantiation evidence.

Skills

Aerodynamics types (subsonic to hypER)

CFD tools

CAD

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace/related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

CFD tools

Job description

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Job Description / Role:

ADASI is a leading aerospace company committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the aviation and airspace industry. We specialize in creating cutting-edge solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in airspace management. As we continue to grow and take on new challenges, we are seeking a talented Applied Aerodynamics Engineer to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a significant aerodynamic work package with limited supervision.
• Support multidisciplinary design trades and major aerospace lifecycle reviews.
• Prepare controlled analysis reports, aerodynamic-data reports, test plans, test reports, and substantiation evidence.

Experience Required:

• Typically 10 or more years of relevant aerospace or comparable applied-fluid-dynamics experience.
• Substantial experience applying aerodynamic analysis to the design or development of a complete aircraft, missile, unmanned vehicle, or major aerodynamic component.
• Experience with lift, drag, stability, control, aerodynamic interference, trim, and configuration development.
• Experience with airfoil, wing, body, control-surface, high-lift, inlet, nacelle, or complete-aircraft aerodynamic design.
• Experience with lower-order aerodynamic tools, empirical methods, handbook methods, or reduced-order models.
• Experience defining, supporting, or interpreting wind-tunnel tests.
• Experience assessing mesh sensitivity, convergence, turbulence modeling, numerical uncertainty, and model-form uncertainty.
• Experience developing aerodynamic databases or structured aerodynamic datasets.
• Experience correlating analytical, CFD, wind-tunnel, and flight-test information.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary design trades and major aerospace lifecycle reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a significant aerodynamic work package with limited supervision.
• Experience preparing controlled analysis reports, aerodynamic-data reports, test plans, test reports, and substantiation evidence.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computational Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Aircraft Design, Experimental Aerodynamics, or a related field is preferred.

Skills Required:

• Strong practical knowledge of subsonic, transonic, supersonic, or hypersonic aerodynamics as appropriate to the program portfolio.
• Proficiency with relevant CFD tools and supporting geometry, meshing, post-processing, scripting, and automation environments.
• Familiarity with CAD and geometry-management processes.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, optimization frameworks, workflow automation, or equivalent engineering environments.

Languages:

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

About the Company:

Abu Dhabi advanced technology and defence conglomerate formed in 2019 by consolidating numerous UAE defence and technology entities. It operates across platforms and systems, missiles and weapons, space and cyber technologies, trading and mission support, and electronic warfare, producing unmanned systems, guided munitions, armoured vehicles, naval vessels, and secure communications.

Company Industry: Aviation Jobs

Department / Functional Area: Engineering

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)