Principal Aero-Mechanical Engineer

About Al Tariq:

Established in 2012, AL TARIQ is the first UAE-based manufacturer of precision-guided systems for conventional aerial munitions. AL TARIQ is a regional leader in precision-guided munition kits, matching the quality of global manufacturers at a smaller and faster scale. AL TARIQ leverages the latest advanced technologies in the field of optics and propulsion systems and has built up its engineering expertise through continuous innovation to deliver new products as well as production process improvements. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Elicit, analyse and document requirements for aero-mechanical sub-systems and related work to meet system requirements.  Include verification requirements.
• Identify, model and evaluate the practical alternatives to implement the required functionality and performance, considering factors like fault tolerance.
• Model, simulate, analyse and test aero-dynamics, thermo-dynamics and aero-structures/aero-elasticity, including stress, flutter, modes, vibration and fatigue.
• Develop, check or approve mechanical designs and documentation, including drawings, fabrication, assembly, integration, test, operation and support jigs/equipment, instructions, results and reports.
• Participate in prototyping and testing, including data reduction, analysis, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company processes and procedures, best practices, regulations and standards, while considering cost, schedule, technical and safety risks.
• Manage configuration throughout the development lifecycle, including change control, baselines, and traceability between requirements, design, and implementation.
• Participate in material review boards and change control boards to diagnose and resolve non-compliances.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design, processes, capabilities, professional knowledge and skills.
• Ensure accurate estimation of work and completion within schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with Executive Manager SHEQ and Product Safety Manager to ensure quality and product safety.
• Identify, analyse and mitigate aero-mechanical safety risks.
• Relieve the line manager’s burden where practical.

Experience & Education:

• At least 10 years’ experience in aero-mechanical development, verification, integration, operations and support of advanced military systems.
• B Eng or BSc Eng in aero-mechanical engineering.  A degree in mechanical engineering with sufficient aeronautical subjects and/or experience may be considered.
• Relevant qualifications, certifications, courses or experience in any of the following will be advantageous:
• Aeronautical engineering, systems engineering, model based/digital engineering, modelling, simulation, tools, reliability, maintainability and safety (Mil-Std-882, ARP4761A, DO-160, Mil-Std-810 or related), particularly in the context of defence and aerospace industries.

Key Skills:

• Competent to review and approve aerodynamic, aeroelastic, flight dynamic, structural, mechanical, and safety related work, including interactions at system level
• Able to identify and mitigate competency gaps in the above disciplines
• Proven track record collaborating in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to achieve desired outcomes and solve complex problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Positive and collaborative, can-do attitude
• Strong foundation in aero-mechanical engineering principles, practices, tools and methods.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail while not losing overview.
• Commitment to producing high-quality documentation.

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