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Principal Engineer (Propulsion)

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Direct to Company 1 hour ago · 05 Oct 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $90k - $150k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

ABOUT THE ROLE
ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within the company dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost-effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.
This role involves performing CFD simulations and numerical analysis of solid-propellant rocket motors, nozzles, blastpipes, and thrust vector control systems to predict flow, combustion, heat transfer, and performance. It also includes developing analysis codes, optimizing designs, validating CFD results against experimental data, and preparing technical and test reports.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform CFD simulations of solid propellant rocket motors, grains, blastpipes, nozzles and thrust vector control systems.
  • Predict flow distribution, combustion efficiency, heat transfer, flow ballistics and forces.
  • Develop codes for post-test analysis, thrust vector systems, and nozzle designs.
  • Provide design optimization input based on CFD results.
  • Validate numerical results against experimental test data.
  • Write reports, mathematical models, and test reports.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 12 years in Solid Rocket Propulsion engineering performing CFD analyses and making predictions models.
  • Master’s or PhD in Propulsion or other related fields, Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering with a focus on fluid dynamics.
  • Expertise in CFD tools (ANSYS Fluent, CFX, OpenFOAM, or similar).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge in solid rocket propulsion technology involving design, manufacturing, testing, and analysis.
  • Strong understanding of turbulence models, combustion modeling, and multiphase flows.
  • Experience in rocket propulsion or high-speed reactive flows.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, or similar).

WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
Launched in November 2019, the company 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 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.

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