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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Position Summary:
The Structural Analysis Engineer will be responsible for the stress & vibration analysis of the gas turbine components including compressors, turbines, shafts, bearing systems, and stationary structures within the turbojet and turbofan development programs. This role requires expert knowledge in mechanical design, integrity, gas turbine propulsion, planning for projects, and the ability to develop individuals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and optimize the gas turbine systems for life, weight, manufacturability, and cost.
- Carry out thermo-mechanical simulations at design, off-design, and far off-design conditions to ensure safety and operability.
- Carry out creep, fatigue and fracture assessments.
- Carry out vibration and rotodynamic analysis.
- Carry out FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) to support the safety and operability assessments.
- Support other team members, develop junior engineers and provide constructive feedback.
- Review the designs, simulations and generate testing guidelines.
- Identify project risks and plan for mitigation.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering degree or a related field.
- Strong background in gas turbine propulsion, mechanical design, integrity, and heat transfer.
- Experience in whole engine structural analysis, clearance assessments is a plus.
- Experience in bearing performance assessment is a plus.
- Fluent in English.
- 5-15 years or more for senior roles.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical skills in one or a combination of stated topics.
- Proficient in one of design packages such as Solidworks, Siemens NX or similar.
- Experience in FEA, or lower order simulation methods.
- Experience in programming using C, Matlab/Simulink or similar.
- Awareness on the state-of-the-art technologies in materials, aerodynamics, and structural mechanics to link with structural analysis for gas turbine propulsion.
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, 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.
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.
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.
