Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Micro-Jet Engines

Akkodis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an experienced mechanical/ aerospace engineer to lead end-to-end design of micro-jet engine components. The role covers requirements capture, concept studies, 3D CAD modeling, drawing release, manufacturing, engine build, testing, and maturation.

The candidate will develop NX/CATIA/Creo/SolidWorks models, perform FEA/thermo-mechanical analyses, and provide technical guidance across a multidisciplinary team. Prior engine or rotating machinery experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• 7-12 years of relevant engineering experience with hardware ownership through design to maturation.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD and drawing development (Siemens NX, CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks).
• Strong FEA experience using Ansys, Abaqus, Nastran or equivalents.
• Solid mechanics, dynamics, heat transfer and rotating machinery knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and technical development of micro-jet engine components and assemblies.
• Develop and integrate 3D CAD models for compressor and turbine hardware and related structures.
• Perform structural, thermal and rotating-machinery analyses (static, fatigue, vibration, buckling).
• Produce and review drawings, GD&T, tolerances, materials, coatings and heat treatments.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, testing, and issue investigation during builds.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

3D CAD Modeling

FEA Analysis

GD&T

Engineering Judgement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

Creo

SolidWorks

Ansys Mechanical

Abaqus

Nastran

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an experienced mechanical/ aerospace engineer to lead end-to-end design of micro-jet engine components. The role covers requirements capture, concept studies, 3D CAD modeling, drawing release, manufacturing, engine build, testing, and maturation.

The candidate will develop NX/CATIA/Creo/SolidWorks models, perform FEA/thermo-mechanical analyses, and provide technical guidance across a multidisciplinary team. Prior engine or rotating machinery experience is preferred.