Mechanical Airframe Systems Design Specialist

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ADASI is seeking a Mechanical Airframe Systems Design Engineer to lead design, integration, and validation of landing gear, fuel systems, ECS, hydraulics and actuation for UAV platforms. You will develop 3D CAD models and manufacturing documentation, performing analyses to ensure system integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with at least 5 years in aerospace mechanical design, proficiency in CATIA/NX/SolidWorks, and strong GD&T knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years experience in aerospace mechanical systems design with expertise in at least three domains (landing gear, fuel systems, ECS, hydraulics, actuation).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM systems (CATIA, NX, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, aerospace materials, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, and validation of mechanical airframe systems for UAV platforms.
• Develop 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings with CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks.
• Perform structural, hydromechanical and thermal analyses to ensure system integrity.
• Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, and flight controls teams for seamless integration.
• Define system requirements, ICDs, and BOMs in compliance with aerospace standards.
• Support prototype builds, ground tests, and flight trials.
• Ensure airworthiness compliance and defect resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement in performance, manufacturability, and maintainability.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

PLM systems

Job description

Job Description:

External Job Description

Position - Mechanical Airframe Systems Design Engineer – Landing Gear, Fuel System, ECS, Hydraulics & Actuation

Entity : ADASI

Department -Engineering Services

Location- Abu Dhabi

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and take ownership for the design, integration, and validation of mechanical airframe systems, including landing gear assemblies, fuel distribution systems, ECS, hydraulic circuits, and actuation mechanisms for UAV platforms.
• Develop 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation using industry-standard tools (e.g., CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, or SolidWorks).
• Perform structural, hydromechanical and thermal analyses to ensure system integrity and correct sizing under operational loads and environmental conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—avionics, propulsion, flight controls—to ensure seamless system integration.
• Define system requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and bill of materials (BOMs) in compliance with aerospace standards (e.g., MIL-STD, RTCA DO-160).
• Support prototype builds, ground tests, and flight trials, troubleshooting and resolving design issues in real time.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations and defense sector quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, manufacturability, and maintainability.

Educational background :

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (Master’s preferred).
2. Minimum 5 years experience in aerospace mechanical systems design, with proven expertise in at least three of the following: landing gear, fuel systems, ECS, hydraulics, actuation.

Professional Experience:

• Proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM systems (CATIA, NX, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and GD&T.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic system design, fuel system architecture, and ECS thermodynamics.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools.
• Standards & Compliance: Experience with aerospace and defense standards (e.g., AS9100, MIL-STD, DO-160).
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving ability, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and clear technical communication.

Technical Skills:

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• EASA Part 21 or GCAA Design Organisation Approval (DOA) exposure.
• Certification in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ASEP/CSEP) or Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2).

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