Senior Engineer (Aerodynamics-Missiles)

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Advanced Concepts is leading a program to design and deploy advanced missiles and unmanned systems. The team focuses on fuselage, wings, and control surfaces with rigorous aerodynamic integration and optimization of performance across transonic and supersonic regimes.

The role requires a strong background in aerospace engineering, with at least 8 years in UAS and 3+ years in a senior or lead capacity, plus hands‑on experience with MATLAB, CAD tools (SolidWorks), and ANSYS Fluent.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years in UAS industry including 3+ years in a senior/team lead role.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, MATLAB, any CAD package (Solidworks preferred).
• Proficient in low fidelity tools (DATCOM) and advanced simulations (ANSYS Fluent) for missiles.
• Working knowledge of jet propulsion – turbines and solid rocket motors – selection, integration, optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of missile conceptual design.
• Working knowledge of missile control theory.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design and optimization of missiles, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces.
• Incorporates aerodynamic considerations seamlessly into the design process, ensuring balanced functionality and performance of aerospace structures.
• Applies deep understanding of the applied aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and jet propulsion to guide and enhance design projects.
• Utilize control theory knowledge to ensure stability and optimize the performance of a missile.
• Deep fundamental knowledge of high-speed aerodynamics – transonic and supersonic.
• Understanding of process of missile conceptual design – formulation of requirements, generation of concepts, trade‑off studies, sensitivity analysis, MDO.
• Applies strong mathematical skills in various aspects of aerospace engineering, from design computations to simulation result interpretations.
• Communicates complex technical information effectively, both in writing and orally, ensuring clarity and comprehension among technical and non‑technical personnel.
• Establishes Infrastructure, Tools, and Labs.
• Supports the chief engineer in the form of technical contributions.
• Mentoring Engineer, Engineer I, Engineer II

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Control theory

Mathematics

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

ANSYS Fluent

MATLAB

DATCOM

MS Office

Job description

External Job Description

• Leads the design and optimization of missiles, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces.
• Incorporates aerodynamic considerations seamlessly into the design process, ensuring balanced functionality and performance of aerospace structures.
• Applies deep understanding of the applied aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and jet propulsion to guide and enhance design projects.
• Utilize control theory knowledge to ensure stability and optimize the performance of a missile.
• Deep fundamental knowledge of high-speed aerodynamics – transonic and supersonic.
• Understanding of process of missile conceptual design – formulation of requirements, generation of concepts, trade‑off studies, sensitivity analysis, MDO.
• Applies strong mathematical skills in various aspects of aerospace engineering, from design computations to simulation result interpretations.
• Communicates complex technical information effectively, both in writing and orally, ensuring clarity and comprehension among technical and non‑technical personnel.
• Establishes Infrastructure, Tools, and Labs.
• Supports the chief engineer in the form of technical contributions.

External Job Description

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

Core Accountabilities:

• Leads the design and optimization of missiles, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces.
• Incorporates aerodynamic considerations seamlessly into the design process, ensuring balanced functionality and performance of aerospace structures.
• Applies deep understanding of the applied aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and jet propulsion to guide and enhance design projects.
• Utilize control theory knowledge to ensure stability and optimize the performance of a missile.
• Deep fundamental knowledge of high-speed aerodynamics – transonic and supersonic.
• Understanding of process of missile conceptual design – formulation of requirements, generation of concepts, trade‑off studies, sensitivity analysis, MDO.
• Applies strong mathematical skills in various aspects of aerospace engineering, from design computations to simulation result interpretations.
• Communicates complex technical information effectively, both in writing and orally, ensuring clarity and comprehension among technical and non‑technical personnel.
• Establishes Infrastructure, Tools, and Labs.
• Supports the chief engineer in the form of technical contributions.
• Mentoring Engineer, Engineer I, Engineer II

Qualification / Experience

• Bachelors or Masters in Aerospace Engineering
• Minimum 8 years in UAS industry including 3+ years in a senior/team lead role
• Knowledge of guided weapon is preferable
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, MATLAB, any CAD package (Solidworks preferred)
• Proficient in low fidelity tools (DATCOM) and advanced simulations (ANSYS Fluent) for missiles.
• Working knowledge of jet propulsion – turbines and solid rocket motors – selection, integration, optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of missile conceptual design.
• Working knowledge of missile control theory