Mechanical Airframe Systems Design Specialist

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

Job summary

ADASI is seeking a Mechanical Airframe Systems Design Engineer to lead the design, integration and validation of UAV airframe systems, including landing gear, fuel, ECS, hydraulics, and actuation. You will develop CAD models and detailed drawings, perform structural and thermal analyses, and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure airworthiness and compliance.

Minimum 5 years in aerospace mechanical systems design with hands-on experience in at least three subsystems is preferred; PE/CEng

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in aerospace mechanical systems design with multi-domain expertise.
• Proven experience in landing gear, fuel, ECS, hydraulics, and actuation is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and validate mechanical airframe systems for UAVs (landing gear, fuel, ECS, hydraulics, actuation).
• Create 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings using CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks.
• Perform structural, hydromechanical, and thermal analyses under operational loads and environments.
• Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, and flight controls for system integration.
• Define requirements, ICDs, and BOMs in line with aerospace standards (AS9100, MIL-STD, DO-160).
• Support prototyping, ground tests, and flight trials; troubleshoot design issues.

Skills

Aerospace design

3D CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

FEA/CFD familiarity

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

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

• 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).

Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable
Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Company Website: http://www.adasi.ae
Job Function: Engineering
Company Industry:
Sector: Other