Job Description

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.
Job Summary
We are seeking an Engineer - Advanced Aerodynamics & Propulsion to drive the aerodynamic, thermodynamic, and architectural development of next-generation propulsion systems. This role spans compressible-flow modeling, conceptual and preliminary engine-cycle design, and performance assessment for advanced configurations such as high-speed propulsion, intakes, and novel engines architectures.
You will translate aerodynamic insights into system-level decisions, support feasibility studies, and help define design trade-offs for innovative propulsion concepts.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Engine Architecture & Conceptual Design

• Develop and evaluate new propulsion concepts using physics-based modeling.
• Lead preliminary cycle analyses and trade studies (thrust, SFC, weight, thermal and operability limits).
• Generate conceptual engine layouts, flow path definitions, and preliminary aerodynamic sizing and parametric studies.
• Build and improve tools for early-stage architecture assessment.
• Translate flow analyses into system-level impacts on thrust, cycle limits, efficiency, and operability.
• Support concept down-selection by integrating aerodynamic, cycle, and feasibility insights.

Aerodynamic Modeling & Process Development

• Model and simulate internal and external aerodynamics across various flow regimes.
• Analyze compressible-flow phenomena such as shocks, expansions, and shock-boundary layer interactions.
• Evaluate performance of intakes, nozzles, and cooling/secondary air systems.
• Assess distortion, stability margins, flow separation, and aerodynamic efficiency.

• Implement robust methods for compressible-flow estimation in preliminary design.

Testing, Validation & Model Correlation

• Support engine test campaigns and component experiments to validate predictions.
• Integrate empirical data to refine models and quantify uncertainty.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related field with focus on aerodynamics or propulsion.
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace or advanced propulsion systems.
• Strong foundation in compressible-flow theory and propulsion system concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Python for modeling, simulation automation, and data processing.

Desirable but not required:

• AMESIM, AxStream, or Siemens Studio experience.
• Multidisciplinary optimization.
• CFD & CAD skills for geometry preparation, concepts investigation and detailed modelling.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to combine theoretical, analytical, and computational insights into cohesive design decisions.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence early design choices.
• High attention to detail and excellent technical documentation skills.

Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of propulsion systems within an ambitious and supportive company. As part of Powertech and the Advanced Engine Architectures Team, you will work on cutting-edge projects that define next-generation engines for aerospace and defense applications. Based in sunny and vibrant Abu Dhabi, you will be at the heart of a thriving innovation hub, collaborating with top-tier engineers and contributing to high-impact technologies.
For this position, a cover letter explaining how you will help the team shine is strongly encouraged.

Skills Required