Senior Engine Performance Engineer

AimGulf; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

AimGulf seeks a Senior Engine Performance Engineer in Abu Dhabi to drive thermodynamic cycle analysis for turbofan design from concept to certification. You will build models, set performance targets, and collaborate with the aircraft performance team to ensure optimal propulsion performance.

Required: Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering and 8+ years in engine thermodynamics, with proficiency in NPSS, GasTurb, Python, and Simulink. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace engineering, Turbomachinery, Fluid Dynamics
• 8+ years of experience in engine performance/thermodynamics
• Experience with turbofan architecture and performance matching

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engine thermodynamic cycle models
• Define engine deck and engine operating envelopes and performance targets
• Interface with aircraft performance team
• Optimize SFC, thrust, thermal efficiency, engine operability
• Support system integration and ensure overall engine performance consistency
• Support test activities and engine test analysis

Skills

Turbofan architecture

Compressor matching

Engine operability

SFC analysis

Engine cycle analysis

Aircraft propulsion integration

Python

Simulink

GasTurb

NPSS

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace engineering or PhD

Tools

NPSS

GasTurb

Simulink

Python

AxStream

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Engine Performance Engineer

Job Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Reference/ID:

733452122

Job Description / Role:

The Senior Engine Performance Engineer is responsible for performing thermodynamic cycle analysis to support the turbofan engine architecture design, optimization and validation throughout the complete development lifecycle, from concept to certification and in service-support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain engine thermodynamic cycle models


• Define engine deck and engine operating envelopes and performance targets


• Interface with aircraft performance team


• Optimize SFC, thrust, thermal efficiency, engine operability, mission performance


• Support system integration and ensure overall engine performance consistency


• Support test activities and instrumentation plan; participate to engine test analysis

Experience Required:

• 8+ years

Education Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace engineering, Turbomachinery, Fluid Dynamics (turbulence, multiphase flows, boundary layer behavior)

Skills Required:

• Experience in turbofan architecture, compressor and turbine matching, engine operability, SFC analysis


• Gas turbomachinery thermodynamics, engine cycle analysis, aircraft propulsion integration, performance matching


• Proficient in one of software/programming NPSS, GasTurb, Simulink, Python, AxStream


• Awareness on the state-of-the-art technologies including AI-assisted design methods


• Good communication and presentation skills to interact with team members, clients, and vendors


• Ability to solve problems, prioritize tasks and delegate when necessary

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

Abu Dhabi advanced technology and defence conglomerate formed in 2019 by consolidating numerous UAE defence and technology entities. It operates across platforms and systems, missiles and weapons, space and cyber technologies, trading and mission support, and electronic warfare, producing unmanned systems, guided munitions, armoured vehicles, naval vessels, and secure communications.

Company Industry:

Defence and Aerospace

Department / Functional Area:

Engineering

Closing Date:

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)