Contract & Requirement Coordination Senior Engineer

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.

Purpose
The CRC Senior Engineer is accountable for ensuring end-to-end consistency, clarity, and traceability of contractual commitments and customer requirements, supporting the product roadmap deployment and lifecycle of the turbofan propulsion systems throughout the full lifecycle (from pre-contract phase to program execution and in-service support/MRO). The role ensures that market needs, customer expectations, and platform integration requirements are translated into clear product objectives, priorities, and development pathways. Acting as the voice of the customer and 1st rank partners, the Senior Engineer acts as a primary interface with platform customers and OEM partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports contract establishment and negotiation with customers and OEM partners
• Translates contractual clauses into actionable requirements, ensuring alignment with technical scope, commercial commitments, and delivery obligations
• Monitors contract compliance throughout the program lifecycle and associated contracts: pre-development, development, joint-venture if any, main suppliers or related departments (Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain), Capability Building, and Transfer of Technology if any.
• Represents Powertech, supporting the coordination and organization of activities critically at the interfaces between OEM partners and Platform Customers (team/skills, tools and process of information exchange, risk management, etc.). Defines and manages these interfaces in collaboration with Turbofan and Powertech departments. Reinforces the position of Powertech, clarifies ambiguities, and resolves conflicts.
• Coordinates workshops and reviews.
• Captures and consolidates customer requirements and mission needs, translating them into product specifications and technical/engineering requirements in close interaction with the System Engineering Lead, commercial line, and Industrial Lead. Ensures consistency and completeness of requirements baseline.
• Ensures full traceability from requirements to verification.
• Monitors compliance with contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality processes.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years of experience within turbofan propulsion, aerospace, or other complex engineered systems.
• Solid understanding of turbofan architectures (turbofan, modules, sub-systems, and their integration constraints), performance drivers, and technology roadmaps.
• Experience in program management, program leadership, system approach.
• Exposure to customers, OEMs, authorities, or large-scale development programs.
• Knowledge of V&V, airworthiness, and certification frameworks (such as FAA Part 33, 21, CS-E, CS-25, …).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High customer orientation and business mindset.
• Strong product vision understanding and relationship/contract management.
• Ability to analyze and structure complex information into actionable decisions under pressure with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment across engineering, manufacturing, MRO, supply chain, and commercial teams.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
Launched in November 2019, the company's is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, 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 create 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
• 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.

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We are 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 organization, 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.