Hybrid-Electric UAV R&D Engineer (Entry)

EDGE Group PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for you and dependен

Education allowances for your children

Job summary

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an entry-level engineer to join the R&D Hybrid & Hydrogen team, focusing on hybrid-electric propulsion for UAVs. You will spend significant time in the workshop and test cell, collaborating with Powertech Italy and external partners.

We seek a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering with 0–3 years’ experience and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience in engineering, R&D or testing (internships and university projects count).
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support concept studies and trade-offs for hybrid-electric powertrain architectures.
• Contribute to sizing and selection of components: engine, generator/motor, inverter, battery and power management.
• Prepare 3D models, drawings and system schematics for prototypes and test set-ups.
• Build and maintain system-level models of power, energy, efficiency and thermal behaviour.
• Analyse mission profiles to estimate fuel consumption, endurance and weight impact.
• Process and interpret test data; compare results against models and propose improvements.
• Support assembly, integration and commissioning of hybrid prototypes and test rigs.
• Prepare test procedures; take part in test campaigns in Abu Dhabi and Italy.
• Support instrumentation, data acquisition and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support technical communication with suppliers and partners: specifications, quotations and follow-up of deliveries.
• Maintain design records, test reports and technical documentation with full traceability.
• Contribute to technology scouting and keep up to date with hybrid and electric propulsion developments.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an entry-level engineer to join the R&D Hybrid & Hydrogen team, focusing on hybrid-electric propulsion for UAVs. You will spend significant time in the workshop and test cell, collaborating with Powertech Italy and external partners.

We seek a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering with 0–3 years’ experience and fluent English.