Senior Engine Performance Engineer

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salaries

Family visa

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE Group, based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a Turbofan Performance Engineer for POWERTECH. The role focuses on thermodynamic cycle analysis to support engine architecture design, optimization, and certification across development stages.

The engineer will develop cycle models, set operating envelopes, and collaborate with the performance team to optimize SFC, thrust, and overall engine operability for advanced propulsion programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace engineering, Turbomachinery, Fluid Dynamics (turbulence, multiphase flows, boundary layer behavior).
• Experience in turbofan architecture, compressor and turbine matching, engine operability, SFC analysis.
• 8+ years of experience in relevant field.

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.

Skills

Turbofan architecture

Thermodynamic cycle analysis

SFC analysis

Python/Simulink

Education

Master's or PhD in Aerospace engineering

Turbomachinery/Fluid Dynamics

Tools

NPSS

GasTurb

Simulink

Python

AxStream

Job description

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Position Summary:

The Turbofan 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.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace engineering, Turbomachinery, Fluid Dynamics (turbulence, multiphase flows, boundary layer behavior)
• Experience in turbofan architecture, compressor and turbine matching, engine operability, SFC analysis
• 8+ years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people.

• Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.