Turbofan Propulsion Performance Engineer II

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE, based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a Turbofan Performance Engineer to lead thermodynamic cycle analysis for turbofan engine design, optimization and validation across the development lifecycle. You will model cycles, set performance targets, and coordinate with aircraft performance teams.

Ideal candidates have advanced degrees in aerospace, 4+ years in turbofan work, and proficiency with NPSS/GasTurb/Simulink/Python/AxStream.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace engineering, Turbomachinery, Fluid Dynamics (turbulence, multiphase flows, boundary layer behavior).
• Experience in turbofan architecture, compressor and turbine matching, engine operability, SFC analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engine thermodynamic cycle models
• Define engine deck and engine operating envelopes and performance targets
• Interface with aircraft performance team
• Optimize SFC, thrust, thermal efficiency, engine operability, mission performance
• Support system integration and ensure overall engine performance consistency
• Support test activities and instrumentation plan; participate to engine test analysis

Skills

Turbofan architecture

Engine operability

SFC analysis

Thermodynamic modeling

Education

Master's or PhD in Aerospace engineering/Turbomachinery/Fluid Dynamics

Tools

NPSS

GasTurb

Simulink

Python

AxStream

Job description

EDGE, based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a Turbofan Performance Engineer to lead thermodynamic cycle analysis for turbofan engine design, optimization and validation across the development lifecycle. You will model cycles, set performance targets, and coordinate with aircraft performance teams.

Ideal candidates have advanced degrees in aerospace, 4+ years in turbofan work, and proficiency with NPSS/GasTurb/Simulink/Python/AxStream.