Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Microjet

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

The role owns micro-jet engine mechanical work packages end-to-end from initial requirements capture, concept trade studies, and 3D CAD modeling through to drawing release, manufacturing, engine build, rig/engine testing, and design maturation.

• Lead the mechanical design and technical development of micro-jet engine components and assemblies.
• Develop and integrate 3D CAD models for compressor and turbine hardware, rotors and stators, shafts, bearings, housings, casings, seals, flanges, nozzles and associated structures.
• Perform structural, thermal and rotating-machinery analyses, including static and rotating loads, fatigue, vibration, buckling, thermal loads and thermo-mechanical behaviour.
• Conduct FEA and assess stresses, thermal growth, clearances, critical speeds and high-temperature material behaviour.
• Produce and review engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, fits, materials, coatings, heat treatments and inspection requirements.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, balancing, commissioning and testing activities.
• Investigate mechanical and structural issues identified during build and testing, including vibration, leakage, clearances, thermal behaviour and bearing or joint-related anomalies.
• Correlate analytical and FEA results with component, rig and engine-test data and support design improvements based on findings.
• Coordinate with suppliers on technical specifications, manufacturing plans, drawing reviews, deviations, non-conformances and acceptance requirements.
• Prepare and present technical evidence during design and readiness reviews, including PDR, CDR and TRR.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically 7-12 years of relevant engineering experience, with demonstrated ownership of hardware through design, manufacture, assembly, testing and maturation.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD and engineering drawing development using Siemens NX, CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks or equivalent.
• Strong practical FEA experience using Ansys Mechanical, Abaqus, Nastran or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics, structural dynamics, heat transfer, fatigue, rotating-component stresses and temperature-dependent material behaviour.
• Practical understanding of gas-turbine mechanical architecture and rotating machinery, including shafts, bearings, compressor/turbine interfaces, casings, seals and running clearances.
• Working knowledge of rotor dynamics, vibration, balancing and critical-speed considerations.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, ISO GPS or ASME Y14.5, tolerance analysis and aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting engine or rotating-machinery builds, testing, troubleshooting and supplier coordination.
• Strong technical communication, engineering judgement and ability to operate independently within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.