Turbine Aerodynamic Design Engineer II

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tax-free salary

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE, headquartered in the UAE, invites applications for a Turbine Aerodynamic Design Engineer II within POWERTECH. The role focuses on aerodynamic design, analysis, and optimization of axial turbine stages for gas turbine and turbojet engines, collaborating across design, CFD, and testing teams.

You will contribute to blade and vane aerodynamics, stage matching, and performance assessment, with emphasis on efficiency, reliability, and integration with compressor and combustor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4–7 years of turbomachinery aerodynamic design experience.
• Experience in turbine aerodynamics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aerodynamic design support for turbine blades and vanes (profiles, angles, stacking).
• CFD analysis and simulations for turbine cascades and stages.
• Analyze flow fields including losses, secondary flows, and heat transfer effects.
• Cross-functional collaboration with mechanical and thermal teams.
• Support rig and engine testing activities.

Job description

Job Description:

About Edge

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 aerospace, defense, and autonomous applications, including UAV platforms.

Job Summary

The Turbine Aerodynamic Design Engineer II is responsible for supporting the aerodynamic design, analysis, and optimization of axial turbine stages for gas turbine or turbojet engines. The role focuses on blade and vane aerodynamics, performance, and efficiency, contributing across design, analysis, and testing phases.

Responsibilities

• Aerodynamic Design Support
• Support design of turbine blades and vanes (profiles, angles, stacking)
• Assist in flowpath definition and stage matching
• Generate preliminary airfoil geometries
• CFD Analysis
• Perform CFD simulations for turbine cascades and stages
• Analyze flow fields including losses, secondary flows, and heat transfer effects
• Support optimization of efficiency and pressure ratio
• Performance & Operability
• Evaluate turbine performance under design and off-design conditions
• Support matching with compressor and combustor
• Assist in thermal and aerodynamic performance assessments
• Testing & Validation
• Support rig and engine testing activities
• Assist in defining instrumentation requirements
• Analyze test data and compare with CFD predictions
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work with mechanical and thermal teams to ensure integrated design
• Support manufacturing and testing teams during development
• Continuous Improvement
• Improve aerodynamic tools and methods
• Document lessons learned and best practices

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• 4–7 years of experience in turbomachinery aerodynamic design
• Experience in turbine aerodynamics preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in small gas turbines or turbojet engines
• Exposure to multi-stage turbine design
• Experience with test data analysis

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.

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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.