Senior Engine Performance Engineer - Turbomachinery & CFD

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

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.