Our client, a leading name in UAV industry is seeking to hire a Aerodynamics Engineer - UAV Sizing and Performance Analysis for their office based in Abu Dhabi.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aerodynamics Engineer with expertise in UAV sizing and performance analysis to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in optimizing the aerodynamic performance of our UAV platforms, ensuring mission success and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the aerodynamic design and analysis of UAV platforms, including conceptual design, sizing, and performance prediction using computational methods and empirical data.
• Calculate aerodynamic characteristics, such as lift, drag, stability, and control, for various UAV configurations.
• Perform sizing studies to optimize UAV geometry, wing loading, aspect ratio, and other aerodynamic parameters to meet mission requirements, payload capacity, and endurance targets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including aircraft designers, propulsion engineers, and systems analysts, to integrate aerodynamic solutions into overall UAV design.
• Develop mathematical models and simulation tools to predict UAV performance in different flight conditions, including cruise, loiter, climb, and descent phases.
• Analyze flight test data and validate aerodynamic models to refine predictions and improve the accuracy of performance estimates for UAV missions.
• Generate technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate aerodynamic design concepts, analysis results, and recommendations to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry advancements, emerging technologies, and best practices in aerodynamics, UAV design, and performance analysis.
• Contribute to field test activities.

Education & other requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in aerodynamics engineering, with a focus on UAVs or aerospace applications.
• Proficiency in aerodynamic analysis tools, such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent), and familiarity with wind tunnel testing techniques is a plus.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamic principles, including fluid dynamics, boundary layer theory, airfoil design, and wing-body interactions.
• Experience with aircraft sizing methods, performance prediction techniques, and mission analysis for UAVs or similar aerospace platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., MATLAB or Python) for data analysis, modeling, and simulation of aerodynamic systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts and analysis results to diverse audiences.

Salary: As per experience

Job Location: Abu Dhabi