Engine Performance Methods Engineer I

EDGE is seeking an experienced Engine Performance Methods Engineer I to join their team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This role involves developing, modeling, analyzing, maintaining, and optimizing the thermodynamic and aerodynamic performance of new production micro turbojet and turbofan engines. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary departments from concept to service support.

EDGE is a leading advanced technology group in the UAE, focused on developing agile and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond. They aim to bring breakthrough innovations to market rapidly and position the UAE as a global hub for future industries.

If you are a propulsion performance engineer with a passion for innovation and a desire to shape the future of advanced technologies, we encourage you to apply.

Company Overview

EDGE is a leading advanced technology group headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, established in November 2019. They focus on developing agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, acting as a catalyst for change and transformation. EDGE aims to bring breakthrough innovations to market with speed and efficiency, positioning the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries and nurturing the next generation of talent.

With a focus on 4IR technologies, EDGE drives the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and national security. They work with front-line operators, international partners, and adopt advanced technologies like autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, robotics, and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop tailored disruptive solutions.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 4 Year+
• Qualifications: BEng/BSc & MSC in mechanical, aerospace, thermal power engineering, or a similar discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary engine cycle models and aerothermal methods for performance estimation.
• Support the development, refinement, and maintenance of engine cycle performance models.
• Translate airframe/engine requirements into performance criteria and design constraints.
• Optimize engine performance cycles to balance thrust, SFC, and limits for key operating points.
• Conduct trade-off performance studies to evaluate impacts of design changes and new component technologies.
• Collaborate with turbomachinery and combustor design teams to ensure aerothermal requirements are met.
• Support engine test preparation by generating predictions and assessing operational limits.
• Monitor and support safe and effective engine test execution.
• Analyze engine test data and match it against model data for performance alignment.
• Prepare and present technical reports and design best practices.

Requirements

• BEng/BSc & MSC in mechanical, aerospace, thermal power engineering, or a similar discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in the gas turbine engine performance domain or PhD +3 years minimum experience.
• Experience with engine performance modelling tools (Gasturb, NPSS, TTECTrA).
• Experience with at least one scripted language (MATLAB/Simulink or Python).
• Experience with CFD tools for turbomachinery (RANS/URANS) (ANSYS Fluent, CFX, Numeca).
• Excellent analytical, forward-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive and tax-free salaries.
• Potential for family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for dependents, and education allowances for children (depending on role and seniority).
• Extensive opportunities for skill development, expertise deepening, and career advancement through a dedicated learning academy and digital platforms.
• Freedom to innovate and collaborate with world-class talent.