Mechanical Airframe Systems Design Specialist

ADASI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

ADASI in Abu Dhabi seeks a Mechanical Airframe Systems Design Engineer to lead design, integration and validation of mechanical airframe systems for UAV platforms, including landing gear, fuel, ECS, hydraulics and actuation.

You will develop 3D CAD models and documentation using CATIA V5/V6, NX or SolidWorks, and perform structural, hydromechanical and thermal analyses to ensure integrity under operational loads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in aerospace mechanical systems design; proven expertise in at least three areas: landing gear, fuel systems, ECS, hydraulics, actuation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, and validation of mechanical airframe systems for UAV platforms.
• Develop 3D CAD models and manufacturing documentation using CATIA V5/V6, NX, or SolidWorks.
• Perform structural, hydromechanical and thermal analyses to ensure system integrity under loads and environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams - avionics, propulsion, flight controls for seamless integration.
• Define system requirements, ICDs, and BOMs in compliance with aerospace standards (AS9100, MIL-STD, DO-160).
• Support prototype builds, ground tests, and flight trials, troubleshooting design issues.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations and defense sector quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance performance, manufacturability, and maintainability.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

PLM proficiency

Aerospace materials knowledge

GD&T

FEA/CFD analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Masters preferred

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

PLM systems

FEA tools

Job description

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

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 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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