Lead Propulsion Systems Engineer

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to drive the development, design, manufacturing and testing of rocket propulsion subsystems. You will sit at the intersection of technical leadership and project management, mentoring junior engineers, guiding system engineering decisions, and delivering complex propulsion programmes from concept through qualification.

You will lead propulsion projects, manage technical interfaces, verify milestones, and ensure documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in rocket propulsion development.
• Experience developing and producing Solid Rocket Motor Data packs.
• Strong planning, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of propulsion product development and systems engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test rocket propulsion systems across the full engineering cycle.
• Lead propulsion projects at system engineering level with reviews and verification.
• Define system requirements and maintain configuration control throughout lifecycle.
• Mentor entry-level engineers and support knowledge transfer for propulsion capability.
• Support manufacturing activities and ensure components meet specifications.
• Advise on PLM software implementation and data integrity across phases.
• Prepare data packages to customer and regulatory standards.
• Bridge technical teams and management, flagging risks and communicating clearly.

Skills

Project management

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

PLM software

Job description

Edge Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to drive the development, design, manufacturing and testing of rocket propulsion subsystems. You will sit at the intersection of technical leadership and project management, mentoring junior engineers, guiding system engineering decisions, and delivering complex propulsion programmes from concept through qualification.

You will lead propulsion projects, manage technical interfaces, verify milestones, and ensure documentation and