Senior Engineer (Aerodynamics-Missiles)

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

Job summary

Edge Group's ADVANCED CONCEPTS unit designs and deploys high-technology autonomous systems, including unmanned aircraft and precision munitions. The role focuses on leading missile design, integrating aerodynamics, propulsion, and control theory to achieve optimal performance for advanced weapons platforms.

The candidate will mentor junior engineers, develop concepts, and collaborate with senior teams to advance cutting-edge aerospace solutions in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication of complex technical information, written and oral.
• Experience mentoring engineers at various levels.
• Proven ability to lead aerospace design projects.
• Deep knowledge of missile conceptual design principles.

Responsibilities

• Leads design and optimization of missiles, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces.
• Incorporates aerodynamic and propulsion considerations into design processes.
• Applies flight dynamics, jet propulsion, and control theory to guide design.
• Establishes infrastructure, tools, and labs, and supports chief engineer.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Project leadership

Missile conceptual design

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SolidWorks

ANSYS Fluent

DATCOM

Job description

ADVANCED CONCEPTS

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