Summary
EDGE Group is recruiting for ADASI in Abu Dhabi for a Mechanical Airframe Systems Design Specialist. The role covers the design, integration and validation of UAV mechanical systems, including landing gear, fuel systems, environmental control systems, hydraulics and actuation. Duties include developing CAD models and engineering documentation, performing analyses, coordinating with other engineering teams, and supporting prototype builds and flight trials. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and at least five years of relevant aerospace design experience; a master’s degree is preferred.
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External Job Description
Position - Mechanical Airframe Systems Design Engineer – Landing Gear, Fuel System, ECS, Hydraulics & Actuation
Entity : ADASI
Department -Engineering Services
Location- Abu Dhabi
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and take ownership for the design, integration, and validation of mechanical airframe systems, including landing gear assemblies, fuel distribution systems, ECS, hydraulic circuits, and actuation mechanisms for UAV platforms.
- Develop 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation using industry-standard tools (e.g., CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, or SolidWorks).
- Perform structural, hydromechanical and thermal analyses to ensure system integrity and correct sizing under operational loads and environmental conditions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—avionics, propulsion, flight controls—to ensure seamless system integration.
- Define system requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and bill of materials (BOMs) in compliance with aerospace standards (e.g., MIL-STD, RTCA DO-160).
- Support prototype builds, ground tests, and flight trials, troubleshooting and resolving design issues in real time.
- Ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations and defense sector quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, manufacturability, and maintainability.
Educational background :
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 5 years experience in aerospace mechanical systems design, with proven expertise in at least three of the following: landing gear, fuel systems, ECS, hydraulics, actuation.
Professional Experience:
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM systems (CATIA, NX, or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and GD&T.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic system design, fuel system architecture, and ECS thermodynamics.
- Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools.
- Standards & Compliance: Experience with aerospace and defense standards (e.g., AS9100, MIL-STD, DO-160).
- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving ability, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and clear technical communication.
Technical Skills:
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
- EASA Part 21 or GCAA Design Organisation Approval (DOA) exposure.
- Certification in Systems Engineering (INCOSE ASEP/CSEP) or Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2).
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