Thermal Systems Engineer — Gas Turbine Propulsion

TALENTMATE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerTech in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Thermal System Design Engineer to lead gas turbine component thermal analyses, oil system design studies and method development within turbojet/turbofan programs.

The role requires expertise in heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, with 5–15+ years in aerospace propulsion. Strong English communication and hands-on modeling using industry tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering degree or a related field.
• Strong background in gas turbine propulsion, heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Fluent in English
• Experience: 5-15 years or more.

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.

Skills

Gas turbine propulsion

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

C programming

Matlab/Simulink

Technical communication

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Ansys Workbench

Amesim

Flomaster

CFD tools

Job description

PowerTech in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Thermal System Design Engineer to lead gas turbine component thermal analyses, oil system design studies and method development within turbojet/turbofan programs.

The role requires expertise in heat transfer, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, with 5–15+ years in aerospace propulsion. Strong English communication and hands-on modeling using industry tools are essential.