Whole Engine Modelling Engineer II

Job Description
About EdgeAt 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 POWERTECHPOWERTECH 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 SummaryThe Mechanical Engineer II – Secondary Air Systems (SAS) & Whole Engine Modelling (WEM) is responsible for developing and supporting transient thermo-mechanical models that capture the full engine behaviour across mission cycles. The role focuses on building and integrating 2D whole engine models and 1D secondary air systems networks to predict thermal behaviour, component clearances, and structural interactions. Working under senior guidance, the engineer contributes to model development, validation, and application to support design decisions, durability assessments, and risk reduction across the engine program.
ResponsibilitiesWhole Engine Modeling (WEM)Develop and maintain 2D axisymmetric thermo-mechanical models of gas turbine enginesTranslate 3D engine geometry into efficient 2D representations, capturing key thermal and structural featuresImplement transient mission profiles, including:Startup, acceleration, steady state, shutdown, and cooldownPredict:Component temperatures and thermal gradientsRadial and axial growthRotor-stator clearances over timeSupport correlation of model results with test data and refine assumptionsSecondary Air Systems (SAS) ModelingDevelop 1D SAS network models including:Cooling flowsLeakage pathsCavities and sealing systemsDefine boundary conditions using:CFD resultsEmpirical correlationsTest dataIntegrate SAS models with WEM to capture convective heat transfer and transient interactionsSimulation & Tools DevelopmentUse and support tools such as:ANSYS (thermal/FEA)NX Thermal / Thermal DesktopAxStream or equivalentDevelop and maintain simulation workflows using:Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting toolsAutomate:Model setupBoundary condition updatesMission profile implementationBasic QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering4-7 years of experience in:Gas turbine thermal modellingSecondary air systems or whole engine modellingHands-on experience with thermal/FEA tools and simulation workflowsPreferred QualificationsExperience with:Secondary air systems (cooling, sealing, leakage flows)Whole engine or system-level modellingExposure to:CFD tools and data integrationEngine testing and data correlationFamiliarity with performance modelling tools and coupling approachesWHY CHOOSE EDGELaunched 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.
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