Whole Engine Modelling Engineer II

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 a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer II – Secondary Air Systems (SAS) & Whole Engine Modelling (WEM) is responsible for developing and supporting transient thermo-mechanical models that capture the full engine behaviour across mission cycles.

The role focuses on building and integrating 2D whole engine models and 1D secondary air systems networks to predict thermal behaviour, component clearances, and structural interactions.

Working under senior guidance, the engineer contributes to model development, validation, and application to support design decisions, durability assessments, and risk reduction across the engine program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Whole Engine Modeling (WEM)

• Develop and maintain 2D axisymmetric thermo-mechanical models of gas turbine engines
• Translate 3D engine geometry into efficient 2D representations, capturing key thermal and structural features
• Implement transient mission profiles, including:
• Startup, acceleration, steady-state, shutdown, and cooldown
• Predict:
• Component temperatures and thermal gradients
• Radial and axial growth
• Rotor–stator clearances over time
• Support correlation of model results with test data and refine assumptions

Secondary Air Systems (SAS) Modeling

• Develop 1D SAS network models including:
• Cooling flows
• Leakage paths
• Cavities and sealing systems
• Define boundary conditions using:
• CFD results
• Empirical correlations
• Test data
• Integrate SAS models with WEM to capture convective heat transfer and transient interactions

Simulation & Tools Development

• Use and support tools such as:
• ANSYS (thermal/FEA)
• NX Thermal / Thermal Desktop
• AxStream or equivalent
• Develop and maintain simulation workflows using:
• Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting tools
• Automate:
• Model setup
• Boundary condition updates
• Mission profile implementation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 4–7 years of experience in:
• Gas turbine thermal modelling
• Secondary air systems or whole engine modelling
• Hands-on experience with thermal/FEA tools and simulation workflows

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with:
• Secondary air systems (cooling, sealing, leakage flows)
• Whole engine or system-level modelling
• Exposure to:
• CFD tools and data integration
• Engine testing and data correlation
• Familiarity with performance modelling tools and coupling approaches

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.

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