Solid Propulsion Engineer II - Propellant Innovation

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for you and dependab

Education allowances for your children

Job summary

EDGE, headquartered in the UAE, seeks a Solid Propulsion Engineer II to advance solid rocket propellants and energetic materials. You will work with senior engineers across labs and production to ensure safety, performance, and quality while supporting testing, data analysis, and documentation.

The role requires a degree in chemical-related engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience; proficiency in lab work and cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials engineering, aerospace engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience in chemical processing, materials engineering, energetic materials, aerospace, defense, or related industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and evaluation of solid rocket propellant formulations.
• Assist in selection and assessment of energetic materials and additives.
• Contribute to performance, safety, and manufacturability evaluations.
• Support propulsion design and trade study activities.
• Conduct laboratory testing and material characterization activities.
• Analyze chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties of propellant materials.
• Support ageing, compatibility, and environmental testing programs.
• Maintain accurate test records and documentation.
• Support propellant processing, mixing, casting, and curing activities.
• Assist in monitoring manufacturing quality and process consistency.
• Support investigations related to manufacturing or quality issues.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Support development and qualification test campaigns.
• Analyze test results and prepare technical reports.
• Participate in failure investigations and root-cause analysis activities.
• Contribute to verification and validation activities.
• Maintain awareness of emerging materials, technologies, and industry developments.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering, testing, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Solid propulsion

Chemical engineering

Analytical thinking

Lab testing

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in chemical engineering or related discipline

Job description

EDGE, headquartered in the UAE, seeks a Solid Propulsion Engineer II to advance solid rocket propellants and energetic materials. You will work with senior engineers across labs and production to ensure safety, performance, and quality while supporting testing, data analysis, and documentation.

The role requires a degree in chemical-related engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience; proficiency in lab work and cross-functional collaboration is essential.