Summary
PowerTech is seeking a Gas Turbine Thermal System Engineer for its turbojet and turbofan development programs in Abu Dhabi. The role covers engine component thermal analysis, secondary airflow assessment, and oil and lubrication system design, including seals, sumps, bearings, and pumps. The engineer will validate analysis methods, review designs and simulations, prepare testing guidelines, support junior engineers, and help manage project risks. Applicants should have a degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or a related field, 5–15 years or more of experience, and strong gas turbine, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics knowledge.
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External Job Description
About Us
PowerTech is a leading innovator in propulsion technologies, specializing in cutting-edge microjets, turbofan engines, and internal combustion engines. We are dedicated to advancing propulsion systems through rigorous testing, precision engineering, and robust manufacturing processes.
Job Overview:
Thermal System Design Engineer will be responsible for carrying out the gas turbine component thermal analysis, secondary air system and oil system design & analysis activities within the turbojet & turbofan development programs. This role requires expert knowledge in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, gas turbine propulsion, planning for projects and ability to develop individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out component thermal analysis simulations for thermal mapping of the engine
- Carry out steady and transient thermal & secondary flows assessment in gas turbine engine components
- Carry out sizing and design studies for the oil / lubrication system, seals, sump, bearings & pumps.
- Develop numerical and experimental methods for method verification and validation
- 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
Qualifications & Experience:
- Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering degree or a related field.
- Strong background in gas turbine propulsion, heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
- Fluent in English
- Experience: 5-15 years or more.
Skills:
- Technical skills in one or a combination of stated topics.
- Using commercial tools such as Ansys Workbench or similar.
- Experience in FEA, CFD or lower order simulation methods.
- Experience in 1D flow network software such as Flomaster and Amesim
- 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 thermal system design for gas turbine propulsion
- Good communication and presentation skills to interact with team members, clients, and vendors.
- Ability to solve problems, prioritize tasks and delegate when necessary