System Architect

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a System Architect and Integration lead for POWERTECH propulsion, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will define and maintain the global system architecture of turbofan engines and ensure coherence across propulsion subsystems.

You will lead trade-offs, manage ICDs, and collaborate with Product Management, Certification and Safety teams to deliver high-performance, compliant propulsion solutions in a multicultural, fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in turbofan propulsion or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of turbofan architectures and test plan validation.
• Strong knowledge of system engineering and MBSE (SysML, V-Cycle).
• Knowledge of certification scheme (CS-E) and safety principles (FHA, PSSA).
• Exposure to customers, OEMs, authorities and complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and support the functional architecture and system breakdown to ensure performance compliance of the product (engine, propulsion sub-system).
• Allocate and manage system-level requirements.
• Lead trade-offs between performance, cost, weight, and durability.
• Manage and Maintain interface control documents (ICDs, FICDs).
• Ensure architectural consistency throughout development phases and in interface with Product Management line, Module Manager, Certification and Safety engineers, Integration & Test teams.

Skills

8+ years turbofan propulsion

Engine performance knowledge

MBSE SysML

CS-E certification knowledge

Stakeholder exposure

Job description

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Purpose

The System Architect and Integration defines and maintains the global system architecture of the turbofan and ensure technical coherence across all subsystems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and support the functional architecture and system breakdown structure to ensure performance compliance of the product (engine, propulsion sub-system)
• Allocate and manage system-level requirements.
• Lead trade-offs between performance, cost, weight, and durability.
• Manage and Maintain interface control documents (ICDs, FICDs).
• Ensure architectural consistency throughout development phases and in interface with Product Management line, Module Manager, Certification and Safety engineers, Integration & Test teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8 years of experience within turbofan propulsion, aerospace, or other complex engineered systems
• Solid understanding of turbofan architectures and test plan-validation, engine performance (including engine build-up and dressing, AGB, ECU, modules FAN/LPC/HPC/HPT/LPT/TRF/OGV…, sub-systems and their integration constraints)
• Strong knowledge System engineering, MBSE (SysML, V-Cycle…), functional declination, methodologies and standards
• Knowledge of certification scheme (CS-E) and safety principles (FHA, PSSA…)
• Exposure to customer, OEMs, authorities and complex environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Sense of detail with a macro vision
• Ability to anticipate impacts (life-cycle cost, planning, safety, performance) and arbitrate
• Ability to analyze and structure complex information into actionable product decision under pressure with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial teams
• High communication skills, synthesis mindset, team player

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.