Mechatronics Engineer – Advanced Propulsion Architect

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

Job summary

Powertech is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer – Advanced Engines Architectures to design actuation and control infrastructure for adaptive propulsion systems. You will create electromechanical actuation, sensor networks, and embedded interfaces that connect propulsion hardware with agile control strategies.

The role spans mechanical, electromechanical, and control disciplines, emphasizing rapid prototyping and validation of low-TRL propulsion technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience developing electromechanical or robotic systems.
• Experience integrating actuators, sensors, and embedded control hardware.
• Desirable: propulsion, aerospace hardware exposure; rapid prototyping/experimental R&D experience.

Responsibilities

• Design electromechanical actuation systems for propulsion subsystems (variable geometry, valves, flow control).
• Develop infrastructure linking actuators, sensors, and control systems within advanced engine architectures.
• Contribute to feedback control strategies and multi-domain modeling of mechanical, electrical, and control dynamics.
• Build and test experimental systems and prototypes for advanced propulsion concepts.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Actuators

Sensors

Embedded control hardware

Robotics

Rapid prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering/Robotics

Job description

Powertech is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer – Advanced Engines Architectures to design actuation and control infrastructure for adaptive propulsion systems. You will create electromechanical actuation, sensor networks, and embedded interfaces that connect propulsion hardware with agile control strategies.

The role spans mechanical, electromechanical, and control disciplines, emphasizing rapid prototyping and validation of low-TRL propulsion technologies.