Senior UAV Propulsion Systems Engineer

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group, based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a Senior Engineer Propulsion for ADASI to lead propulsion design, selection, integration, and testing for UAV platforms.

The role requires 8+ years in propulsion, with missile/platform systems experience and strong ability to coordinate with airframe, structures, and suppliers to deliver reliable, high-performance propulsion solutions for demanding environments.

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.
• Demonstrated experience with airframe systems.
• Experience in selecting, analyzing, and integrating propulsion systems, including engines, propellers, fuel systems, intakes, exhausts, cooling, and mounts.
• Practical experience planning or overseeing engine tests, ground runs, qualification activities, and analysis of test or flight data.
• Proven ability to resolve complex propulsion performance, reliability, vibration, thermal, and fuel-delivery issues.
• Experience coordinating propulsion interfaces with multidisciplinary engineering teams and working directly with engine manufacturers or suppliers.
• Experience providing technical guidance to engineers and supporting propulsion activities across multiple projects or platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 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, exhausts, cooling, and mounting requirements based on platform performance needs.
• 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.
• Coordinate propulsion integration with airframe, structures, electrical, flight controls, and systems engineering teams.
• 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.

Skills

Propulsion systems

UAV propulsion

Thermal management

Cross-functional collaboration

Engine testing planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s preferred

Job description

EDGE Group, based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a Senior Engineer Propulsion for ADASI to lead propulsion design, selection, integration, and testing for UAV platforms.

The role requires 8+ years in propulsion, with missile/platform systems experience and strong ability to coordinate with airframe, structures, and suppliers to deliver reliable, high-performance propulsion solutions for demanding environments.