Summary
EDGE Group is hiring a Senior Materials Engineer for POWERTECH, its propulsion technology center in Abu Dhabi. The role covers material selection and qualification for turbofan systems, support for engineering and manufacturing teams, materials testing, supplier qualification, and investigation of material non-conformances. Applicants should have at least eight years of experience in turbofan propulsion, aerospace, or other complex engineered systems, with expertise in advanced materials and relevant standards. EDGE describes salaries as competitive and tax-free; benefits may include family visas depending on the role and seniority.
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ABOUT EDGE
At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.
Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.
Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.
Together, we are shaping the future.
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.
Job Summary
The Material Engineer is responsible for selection, qualification and overseeing of all materials used in the turbofan propulsion system (intake-engine-exhaust), ensuring compliance with performance, durability and certification requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organize materials database knowledge and strategy
- Support the Product engineering teams regards to material behavior laws and characteristics in the design and validation of components and systems
- Support the Industrialization team and Engineering Manufacturing department even Supply Chain related to production aspect, from raw materials to production delivery
- Define and approve materials selection for compressor rotors/stators, turbine disks/blisks/blades, Combustion chamber, casings, shafts, bearings, intake, exhaust, taking into account technical and contractual requirement
- Manage risk, identify material criticality and define what-if scenario regarding the turbofan performance (LLP for instance) and during manufacturing processes (casting, forging, AM…)
- Define as necessary material qualification and testing (creep, LCF/HCF, corrosion, …)
- Investigate root causes analysis, metallurgical investigations if needed, material non-conformance assessments
- Support suppliers’ qualification and audit
- Prepare deliverables and compliance documentation related to the field
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 8 years of experience within turbofan propulsion, aerospace, or other complex engineered systems
- Material expertise: Nickel superalloys, Titanium alloys, CMC, single-crystal, stainless steels, Ceramic coatings, TBC, composite.
- Material testing and behavior laws parameters and characterization knowledge
- Solid understanding of turbofan architectures (sub-systems and their integration constraints), performance drivers and technology interfaces (sensors, equipment…)
- Experience / exposed to manufacturing/machining processes and production, FAI, Validation and Qualification
- ASTM, ISO, AMS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Engineering degree / MSc or PhD in Materials Science or equivalent
- Ability to analyze and structure complex information into actionable product decision under pressure with a sense of urgency
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment, across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and commercial teams
- Excellent communication skills, team player
WHY CHOOSE EDGE
Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE 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 EDGE, 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, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.
Working at EDGE 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 to EDGE.
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EDGE is 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 organisation, 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.
Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.