EDGE Group

2 weeks ago

Senior Principal Technician

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Job Summary

Lead precision assembly, overhaul, inspection, and maintenance of advanced propulsion systems and rotating machinery. Support engine commissioning, installation, troubleshooting, and operation within engine test facilities, including instrumentation and mechanical integration. Diagnose complex mechanical and balancing issues, interpret engineering drawings and documentation, and maintain accurate test/inspection records while ensuring health, safety, and quality compliance. Mentor technicians and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations to improve reliability and performance.

Location: Abu Dhabi

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead precision assembly, overhaul, maintenance, and inspection of propulsion systems and rotating machinery.
•Perform static and dynamic balancing of rotating engine assemblies (shafts, rotors, compressors, turbines, impellers) and associated components.
•Support engine commissioning, installation, troubleshooting, and operation within advanced engine test facilities.
•Prepare engines for development and qualification testing, including instrumentation and mechanical integration activities.
•Maintain technical documentation and inspection/test records, ensure compliance with quality and health & safety requirements, and mentor/coach technicians.

Key Requirements

•10–14 years of hands-on experience in engine assembly, balancing, rotating equipment, and/or gas turbines/aerospace propulsion or aviation maintenance.
•A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
•Strong experience with precision assembly, mechanical inspection, alignment, balancing, and commissioning.
•Thorough knowledge of rotating machinery, bearings, seals, mechanical tolerances, and precision measurement equipment.
•Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals, with strong troubleshooting/fault-finding skills.

Experience:10-14 yearsAerospace propulsionGas turbinesAviation maintenance

Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline

Skills:TroubleshootingCommunicationProblem-solvingMentoringAttention to detail

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

Glassdoor: 3.6

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EDGE Group

2 weeks ago

Senior Principal Technician

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 14 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Abu Dhabi

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead precision assembly, overhaul, maintenance, and inspection of propulsion systems and rotating machinery.
•Perform static and dynamic balancing of rotating engine assemblies (shafts, rotors, compressors, turbines, impellers) and associated components.
•Support engine commissioning, installation, troubleshooting, and operation within advanced engine test facilities.
•Prepare engines for development and qualification testing, including instrumentation and mechanical integration activities.
•Maintain technical documentation and inspection/test records, ensure compliance with quality and health & safety requirements, and mentor/coach technicians.

Key Requirements

•10–14 years of hands-on experience in engine assembly, balancing, rotating equipment, and/or gas turbines/aerospace propulsion or aviation maintenance.
•A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
•Strong experience with precision assembly, mechanical inspection, alignment, balancing, and commissioning.
•Thorough knowledge of rotating machinery, bearings, seals, mechanical tolerances, and precision measurement equipment.
•Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals, with strong troubleshooting/fault-finding skills.

Experience:10-14 yearsAerospace propulsionGas turbinesAviation maintenance

Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline

Skills:TroubleshootingCommunicationProblem-solvingMentoringAttention to detail

Company Brief

EDGE Group

Industry: Defense Technology

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Government & Public Sector

Funding: Government Funded

Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Founded: 2019

Glassdoor: 3.6

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor