Applied Aero Dynamics Engineer

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ADASI in Abu Dhabi is seeking a seasoned Applied Aerodynamics Engineer to lead aerodynamic analysis and CFD activities across aircraft programs. You will apply subsonic to hypersonic concepts, develop aerodynamic databases, and collaborate with design teams to optimize performance and safety.

The role requires a Master/PhD preferred and over 10 years experience in aerospace, with strong Python/MATLAB/C/C++ skills, wind-tunnel planning, and substantiation reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related aerospace field.
• Master’s or PhD preferred in aero CFD or design.
• 10+ years in aerospace or applied-fluid-dynamics experience.
• Applied aerodynamic analysis for complete aircraft or major components.
• Strong knowledge of subsonic to hypersonic aerodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead aerodynamic analysis across programs and optimize performance.
• Develop aerodynamic databases and support design trades.
• Coordinate wind-tunnel tests and interpret results.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Applied Aerodynamics

CFD tools

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Wind tunnel testing

Aircraft design

Multidisciplinary design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computational Engineering, or related

Master's degree or PhD preferred in Aerodynamics, CFD, Aircraft Design, Experimental Aerodynamics or related field

Tools

CAD

Meshing

Scripting

Optimization frameworks

Job description

Job Description

External Job Description

About ADASI

ADASIis 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 talentedApplied Aerodynamics Engineerto join our team.

Key Requirements

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

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