Structural Design Engineer

People Hive HR Consultancies LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 391,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

People Hive HR Consultancies LLC seeks an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to support the design, development, manufacturing and integration of aircraft structures, systems and equipment.

The role calls for strong hands-on experience in composite and metallic structural design, with a solid understanding of aerospace manufacturing, assembly and integration processes. On-site in Abu Dhabi, the position offers full-time employment in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in aircraft structural design or related aerospace engineering field.
• Strong hands-on experience in composite and metallic structural design.
• Good knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, assembly and aircraft integration processes.
• Experience developing 3D models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aircraft structures and systems.
• Create 3D models, assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across manufacturing and testing.

Skills

Composite design

Metallic design

3D modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Aerospace manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

People Hive is supporting a client in the search for an experienced Structural Design Engineer to support the design, development, manufacturing and integration of aircraft structures, systems and equipment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong hands‑on experience in composite and metallic structural design, alongside a solid understanding of aerospace manufacturing, assembly and integration processes. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge aerospace projects, where expertise in UAV development and structural tooling will be a distinct advantage.

Critical Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in aircraft structural design or a related aerospace engineering field
• Strong hands‑on experience in composite and metallic structural design
• Good knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, assembly and aircraft integration processes
• Experience developing 3D models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings

Important Requirements

• Proficiency in Siemens NX is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of structural analysis and engineering validation
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing and testing teams

Nice to Have

• Experience with structural test setups, jigs, fixtures and manufacturing tooling
• Previous experience in UAV or unmanned aircraft development

Location: Abu Dhabi (KEZAD / Al Ain)

Working arrangement: On-site

Employment: Full-time

Seniority: Senior

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Salary: AED 35,000 – 40,000 per month

Job Reference: PH-DSR-061126