Location
Abu Dhabi, AE
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About the Role
The Test Plan and Validation Manager is accountable for the complete testing strategy and execution for all components, module, core and full-engine tests, including development, certification and flight testing. The role participates in the Verification and Validation strategy of the turbofan and ensures all tests to support technical maturity, safety, reliability and certification compliance.
About
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the overall test strategy for the turbofan development program, including selection and capability analysis of test means.
- Oversee the planning and execution of all test campaigns, including instrumentation plans for data acquisition and selection of sensors.
- Validate data-processing methodologies and approve test reports used for design/performance/certification validation while ensuring traceability and consistency.
- Ensure alignment between Testing, Systems Engineering, Product Engineering, Airworthiness, and Manufacturing.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting throughout test campaigns.
- Set priorities for test assets, schedules, and budgets in coordination with Product Management and Turbofan Plan.
- Represent the Test function in front of Platform, OEM, and key stakeholders.
- Build and manage a multidisciplinary test organization and mentor the test team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in engine testing within turbofan propulsion or similar complex engineered systems.
- Experience with civil and/or military certification frameworks (EASA, FAA, EMAR).
- Demonstrated leadership in managing large test campaigns (FETT, endurance, certification).
Skills
- Strong technical authority in engine performance, mechanical systems, and control.
- Excellent leadership and team-building capabilities, strong communication skills.
- Ability to manage high-pressure, high-risk testing environments.
- Clear mindset and promoter of HSE, reliability, and compliance.
- Excellent communication skills and a team player.
