Thermal System Design Engineer

Value Vision; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Value Vision in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Thermal System Design Engineer to perform gas turbine component thermal analysis, secondary air system design, and oil system analysis within turbojet and turbofan development programs.

The role requires expert knowledge in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and propulsion, plus planning and mentoring for junior engineers. Responsibilities include simulations, 1D flow networks, data reviews, risk mitigation, and collaboration with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience in gas turbine propulsion and heat transfer.
• Proficiency with FE/CFD tools such as ANSYS Workbench.
• Experience with 1D flow networks (Flomaster, Amesim).

Responsibilities

• Carry out component thermal analysis simulations for engine mapping.
• Assess steady and transient thermal and secondary flow in turbine components.
• Size and design oil/lubrication system, seals, sump, bearings & pumps.
• Develop numerical and experimental methods for verification and validation.
• Support team, mentor junior engineers, provide feedback.
• Review designs and testing guidelines from simulations.
• Identify project risks and plan mitigations.

Skills

thermal analysis

gas turbine propulsion

project planning

Education

Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

Job Location Abu Dhabi (Work From Office)

Job Type Permanent

Experience 5.00 to 15.00 Years

Job Description

Thermal System Design Engineer will be responsible for carrying out the gas turbine component thermal analysis, secondary air system and oil system design & analysis activities within the turbojet & turbofan development programs. This role requires expert knowledge in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, gas turbine propulsion, planning for projects and ability to develop individuals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out component thermal analysis simulations for thermal mapping of the engine
• Carry out steady and transient thermal & secondary flows assessment in gas turbine engine components
• Carry out sizing and design studies for the oil / lubrication system, seals, sump, bearings & pumps.
• Develop numerical and experimental methods for method verification and validation
• Support other team members, develop junior engineers and provide constructive feedback
• Review the designs, simulations and generate testing guidelines
• Identify project risks and plan for mitigation

Requirements

• Experience:
• Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering degree or a related field.
• Strong background in gas turbine propulsion, heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Technical skills in one or a combination of stated topics.
• Using commercial tools such as Ansys Workbench or similar.
• Experience in FEA, CFD or lower order simulation methods.
• Experience in 1D flow network software such as Flomaster and Amesim
• Experience in programming using C, Matlab/Simulink or similar.
• Awareness on the state-of-the-art technologies in materials, aerodynamics and structural mechanics to link with thermal system design for gas turbine propulsion
• Good communication and presentation skills to interact with team members, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize tasks and delegate when necessary

Skills

• thermal analysis
• gas turbine propulsion
• project planning