Senior Engine Performance Engineer

EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Communication and presentation","Problem-solving","Prioritization","Task delegation","Team interaction"]

Perform thermodynamic cycle analysis to support turbofan engine architecture design, optimization, and validation across the full development lifecycle, from concept to certification and in-service support. Develop and maintain engine cycle models, define operating envelopes and performance targets, and optimize SFC, thrust, thermal efficiency, and operability. Coordinate with aircraft performance and integration teams, support engine test analysis and instrumentation planning, and advise on architecture design.

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Senior Engine Performance Engineer

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Job Summary

Perform thermodynamic cycle analysis to support turbofan engine architecture design, optimization, and validation across the full development lifecycle, from concept to certification and in-service support. Develop and maintain engine cycle models, define operating envelopes and performance targets, and optimize SFC, thrust, thermal efficiency, and operability. Coordinate with aircraft performance and integration teams, support engine test analysis and instrumentation planning, and advise on architecture design.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and maintain engine thermodynamic cycle models.
  • •Define engine deck, operating envelopes, and performance targets.
  • •Optimize SFC, thrust, thermal efficiency, engine operability, and mission performance.
  • •Interface with aircraft performance and advise on architecture design.
  • •Support system integration and engine test activities, including instrumentation plan and test analysis.

Key Requirements

  • •Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering, turbomachinery, or fluid dynamics.
  • •Experience in turbofan architecture, compressor and turbine matching, engine operability, and SFC analysis.
  • •Fluent in English.
  • •8+ years of relevant experience.
  • •Proficiency with engine cycle analysis/thermodynamics tools and methods (e.g., NPSS, GasTurb, Simulink, Python, AxStream) is preferred.
Experience:8+ yearsAerospaceDefencePropulsionTurbomachinery
Education:Master's in Aerospace engineering, Turbomachinery, Fluid Dynamics
Skills:Communication and presentationProblem-solvingPrioritizationTask delegationTeam interaction
Languages:English
Tech Stack:NPSSGasTurbSimulinkPythonAxStream

Company Brief

EDGE Group
EDGE Group PJSC is an Abu Dhabi–based advanced technology and defence conglomerate (launched Nov 2019) developing autonomous systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons, cyber and naval/aerospace solutions for military and dual-use markets.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2019
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