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.
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About the Role
We are looking for an engineer who can help solve difficult additive manufacturing challenges across design, process development, and manufacture. This role is suited to someone who enjoys operating in technically demanding environments where requirements are often incomplete, problems are rarely straightforward, and engineering judgement matters. You will be expected not only to execute work but to identify opportunities, solve ambiguous engineering problems, and help shape the direction of AM development activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead development and manufacture of advanced LPBF metal AM components
- Drive DfAM activities to improve performance, manufacturability, and part consolidation
- Define build strategies including orientation, support methodology, segmentation, and parameter selection
- Diagnose and resolve complex AM manufacturing issues including distortion, residual stress, cracking, recoater interaction, and process instability
- Collaborate with design owners and cross-functional teams to mature components from concept through manufacture
- Develop scalable AM workflows, standards, and engineering best practices
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field
- Strong experience with metal additive manufacturing, particularly LPBF
- Strong understanding of DfAM principles and AM process physics
- Strong CAD capability (NX, Solidworks, Creo, or similar)
- Ability to work independently and drive technical activities forward
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with aerospace, propulsion, defence, or high-performance engineering applications
- Experience with thermal distortion mitigation and support optimisation
- Familiarity with process development and qualification activities
- Experience in CFD simulation
- Experience with AM simulation, parameter development, or scan strategy optimisation
WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
Launched in November 2019, the company'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 the company, 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, the company is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.
Working at the company 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 the company.
Any information you share as part of your company candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.
The company 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.
