Principal Engineer - DA Mech Airframe Structures
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External Job Description Position: Principal Engineer - DA Mechanical, Airframe (Structures) Entity: ADASI Department: Engineering Location: Abu Dhabi Key Responsibilities Serve as the design authority for all airframe structural components, ensuring compliance with airworthiness regulations (e.
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Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the design authority for all airframe structural components, ensuring compliance with airworthiness regulations (e.g., EASA, MIL-STD, or equivalent).
- Lead the structural design, analysis, and validation of UAV airframes, from conceptual layouts to detailed engineering drawings.
- Oversee material selection (composites, alloys, advanced lightweight materials) to optimize performance, weight, and durability.
- Approve and sign off on engineering change requests and design documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—avionics, propulsion, systems engineering—to ensure seamless integration of structural designs.
- Guide finite element analysis (FEA) and structural simulations to validate load cases, fatigue life, and crashworthiness.
- Support manufacturing engineering in translating designs into production-ready solutions, including tooling and assembly processes.
- Lead design reviews and act as the primary technical interface with certification authorities and customers.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in design methodology, CAD standards, and engineering best practices.
- Educational background :
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum 8+ years in aerospace structural design, with at least 3 years in a design authority or lead engineering role
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD tools.
- Strong background in FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus).
- Deep understanding of composite and metallic structures in aerospace applications.
- Knowledge of airworthiness standards (EASA CS-23/25, MIL-STD, or equivalent).
- Ability to make high-impact design decisions balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Strong leadership in cross-functional environments.
- Excellent communication skills for technical and executive-level discussions.
Preferred Certifications-
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE) status.
- Certification in Aircraft Structural Design or Airworthiness Engineering.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus
- #ADASI
Job Details
Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: http://www.adasi.ae Job Function: Engineering Company Industry/
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