Mechanical Engineer – UAV Systems & Prototyping

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for you and depend

Education allowances for children

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our UAV-focused team in Abu Dhabi, providing design solutions for complex unmanned platforms. You will develop robust mechanical systems and contribute to airframe design and integration across multidisciplinary teams.

With 5+ years in UAV/mechanical design, you will generate detailed CAD models, BOMs, and documentation, while supporting rapid prototyping through CNC, composites, and additive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in mechanical design, product development and system integration for UAV/UAS, UGV, or aerospace systems.
• Strong experience in 3D CAD design using SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, CREO, or similar software.
• Practical UAV structural design, airframe development, prototype assembly, and mechanical integration experience.
• Hands-on experience with composite structures, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and rapid prototyping.
• Experience supporting prototype manufacturing, mechanical testing, flight testing, and design validation.
• Good understanding of DFM, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering drawing preparation.
• Experience in multidisciplinary R&D environments supporting rapid product development and engineering changes.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in R&D activities for UAV/UAS and UGV systems.
• Design, develop, and optimize mechanical structures, airframes, and assemblies for unmanned platforms.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and BOMs for prototype and production.
• Design lightweight, manufacturable components with strength and reliability in mind.
• Support prototype manufacturing using CNC, composites, sheet metal, and additive manufacturing.
• Lead mechanical integration of propulsion, payloads, landing gear, avionics mounting, and structure.
• Support prototype assembly, ground and flight testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Conduct investigations, root-cause analysis, and implement design improvements.
• Collaborate with electronics, software, manufacturing, and flight test teams across the lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, reports, assembly instructions, ECRs, and test reports.

Skills

UAV mechanical design

3D CAD tools

Aerospace systems

DFM & GD&T

Composite structures

CNC & additive manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Siemens NX

CREO

Job description

EDGE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our UAV-focused team in Abu Dhabi, providing design solutions for complex unmanned platforms. You will develop robust mechanical systems and contribute to airframe design and integration across multidisciplinary teams.

With 5+ years in UAV/mechanical design, you will generate detailed CAD models, BOMs, and documentation, while supporting rapid prototyping through CNC, composites, and additive manufacturing.