About the Role:
As a Mechanical Airframe Systems Design Engineer, you will lead and take ownership of the design, integration, and validation of mechanical airframe systems for UAV platforms. This includes critical components such as landing gear assemblies, fuel distribution systems, Environmental Control Systems (ECS), hydraulic circuits, and actuation mechanisms. You will be responsible for creating detailed engineering documents and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system integrity and compliance with aerospace standards.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and take ownership for the design, integration, and validation of mechanical airframe systems, including landing gear assemblies, fuel distribution systems, ECS, hydraulic circuits, and actuation mechanisms for UAV platforms.
- Develop 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation using industry-standard tools (e.g., CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, or SolidWorks).
- Perform structural, hydromechanical, and thermal analyses to ensure system integrity and correct sizing under operational loads and environmental conditions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—avionics, propulsion, flight controls—to ensure seamless system integration.
- Define system requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and bill of materials (BOMs) in compliance with aerospace standards (e.g., MIL-STD, RTCA DO-160).
- Support prototype builds, ground tests, and flight trials, troubleshooting and resolving design issues in real time.
- Ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations and defense sector quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, manufacturability, and maintainability.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace mechanical systems design, with proven expertise in at least three of the following: landing gear, fuel systems, ECS, hydraulics, actuation.
Professional Experience:
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM systems (CATIA, NX, or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and GD&T.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic system design, fuel system architecture, and ECS thermodynamics.
- Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools.
- Experience with aerospace and defense standards (e.g., AS9100, MIL-STD, DO-160).
- Strong problem-solving ability, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and clear technical communication.
Technical Skills:
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
- Exposure to EASA Part 21 or GCAA Design Organisation Approval (DOA).
- Certification in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ASEP/CSEP) or Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2).
Location: Abu Dhabi
Department: Engineering Services
