Senior Gas Turbine Thermal Systems Engineer

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerTech in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Thermal System Design Engineer to execute gas turbine component thermal analyses, oil and secondary air system design, and related simulations within turbojet and turbofan development programs.

Ideal candidates will have 5–15+ years in aerospace propulsion, strong heat transfer and fluid mechanics knowledge, and fluency in English. The role involves development, mentoring, and collaboration with the team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering degree required.
• 5–15+ years of experience in gas turbine propulsion, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Fluent in English; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out component thermal analysis simulations for thermal mapping of the engine.
• Assess steady and transient thermal and secondary flows in gas turbine engine components.
• Size and design oil/lubrication systems, seals, sump, bearings, and pumps.
• Develop numerical and experimental methods for verification and validation.
• Support other team members and mentor junior engineers.
• Review designs, simulations and generate testing guidelines.
• Identify project risks and plan mitigations.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Gas turbine propulsion

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

CFD/FEA

Ansys Workbench

Amesim/Flomaster

MATLAB/Simulink

C programming

English fluency

Communication skills

Education

Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Ansys Workbench

Flomaster

Amesim

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

PowerTech in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Thermal System Design Engineer to execute gas turbine component thermal analyses, oil and secondary air system design, and related simulations within turbojet and turbofan development programs.

Ideal candidates will have 5–15+ years in aerospace propulsion, strong heat transfer and fluid mechanics knowledge, and fluency in English. The role involves development, mentoring, and collaboration with the team in a fast-paced environment.