Senior Engineer (Aerodynamics)

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Date: 14 Dec 2024

Location: Abu Dhabi, AE

Company: EDGE Group PJSC

About EDGE

EDGE is an advanced technology group established to develop disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. Solving real world challenges, it is dedicated to bringing innovative technologies and services to market with greater speed and efficiency. Our people are at the core of our business, inspiring us to imagine a new world of endless possibilities. Leveraging advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems and directed energy to artificial intelligence, we recognize that changing the fundamentals of the defense industry will take real collaboration and creativity.

This is why we want you to be a part of our initiative Advanced Concepts. Join us today to enable a secure future.

Top Technical Requirements

• Leads the design and optimization of missiles and loitering munitions, including fuselage, wings, and control surfaces, ensuring all components meet specified requirements and standards.
• Incorporates structural and aerodynamic considerations seamlessly into the design process, ensuring balanced functionality and performance of aerospace structures.
• Apply deep understanding of the applied aerodynamics and flight dynamics to guide and enhance design projects.
• Utilize control theory knowledge to ensure stability and optimize the performance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
• Deep fundamental knowledge of high speed aerodynamics – transonic and supersonic
• Understanding of process of aircraft conceptual design – formulation of requirements, generation of concepts, trade-off studies, sensitivity analysis, MDO
• Applies strong mathematical skills in various aspects of aerospace engineering, from design computations to simulation result interpretations.
• Communicates complex technical information effectively, both in writing and orally, ensuring clarity and comprehension among technical and non-technical personnel.
• Establishes Infrastructure, Tools, and Labs.
• Supports the chief engineer in the form of technical contributions.
• Mentoring Engineer, Engineer I, Engineer II
  
  

Knowledge/Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 12 years in drone industry including 5+ years in a senior/team lead role
• Experience in UAE or Middle East is desirable
• PhD specifically in Aerospace Engineering,
• Knowledge of guided weapon is preferable
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, MATLAB, any CAD package (Solidworks preferred)
• Proficient in low fidelity tools (XFLR5) and advanced simulations (ANSYS Fluent) for fixed wing aircraft and missiles.
• Working knowledge of jet propulsion – turbines and solid rocket motors – selection, integration, optimization
• Advanced knowledge of missile conceptual design.
• Working knowledge of missile control theory
  
  

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