Senior Propulsion Engineer for UAV Systems

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE, headquartered in the UAE, is seeking a Senior Engineer Propulsion for its ADASI autonomous systems unit in Abu Dhabi. You will manage propulsion design, selection, integration, and optimization for UAV platforms, working with engine manufacturers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance propulsion solutions.

The role requires a strong background in propulsion, airframe interfaces, and engine testing, with 8+ years in missile/platform systems and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive work experience in Propulsion, with a focus on Missile / Platform systems and project management.
• Experience in selecting, analyzing, and integrating propulsion systems, including engines, propellers, fuel systems, intakes, exhausts, cooling, and mounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop propulsion performance models, including thrust, power, fuel consumption, altitude, and endurance estimates.
• Lead propulsion system design, selection, integration, and optimization for UAV platforms.
• Define engine, propeller, fuel system, intake, exhaust, cooling, and mounting requirements based on platform performance needs.
• Develop and maintain propulsion performance models, including thrust, power, fuel consumption, altitude, and endurance estimates
• Plan and oversee engine testing, including bench tests, ground runs, environmental testing, and qualification activities.
• Analyze test and flight data, investigate performance issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assess propulsion system risks, including reliability, safety, vibration, thermal management, fuel delivery, and structural loads.
• Coordinate propulsion integration with airframe, structures, electrical, flight controls, and systems engineering teams.
• Manage technical relationships with engine manufacturers and suppliers, including specifications, technical reviews, and issue resolution
• Prepare and review technical documents such as requirements, interface control documents, test procedures, reports, and maintenance instructions.
• Support prototype builds, ground testing, flight trials, troubleshooting, and transition to production.
• Ensure propulsion designs and test activities comply with applicable company processes, safety requirements, and customer requirements.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Engine testing

System integration

Project management

Airframe experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Job description

EDGE, headquartered in the UAE, is seeking a Senior Engineer Propulsion for its ADASI autonomous systems unit in Abu Dhabi. You will manage propulsion design, selection, integration, and optimization for UAV platforms, working with engine manufacturers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance propulsion solutions.

The role requires a strong background in propulsion, airframe interfaces, and engine testing, with 8+ years in missile/platform systems and project management.