Applied Aero Dynamics Engineer

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ADASI, a leading aerospace company based in Abu Dhabi, seeks an Applied Aerodynamics Engineer to lead advanced aerodynamic work packages across aircraft, missiles, and unmanned vehicles. Strong background in CFD, wind tunnels, and experimental data is required along with a track record of delivering substantiated aerodynamic analyses.

The role demands expertise in subsonic to hypersonic regimes, proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Applied Mathematics or related field.
• Master’s or PhD in Aerodynamics/CFD/related field preferred.
• 10+ years aerospace or applied-fluid-dynamics experience.
• Strong knowledge of subsonic to hypersonic aerodynamics.
• Experience with wind-tunnel tests and CFD tools.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.
• Familiarity with CAD and geometry-management.

Responsibilities

• Lead aerodynamic work packages with limited supervision.
• Develop and validate aerodynamic data and models.
• Prepare analytical reports, wind-tunnel plans and substantiation evidence.

Skills

Aerospace engineering knowledge

Subsonic to hypersonic aerodynamics

CFD tools proficiency

Wind-tunnel test experience

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

CAD familiarity

Multidisciplinary design

Technical reporting

Automation & scripting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Master’s degree or PhD in Aerodynamics/CFD/related field (preferred)

Tools

CFD software

Job description

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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.