Senior Missile Aerodynamics Engineer

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

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.