Senior Propulsion Engineer

1w1 week ago

EDGE

Abu Dhabi, AE · Full-time · AED 420,000 – AED 580,000

About this role

The Senior Propulsion Engineer drives the development, design, manufacturing, and testing of rocket propulsion subsystems. This role sits at the intersection of technical leadership and project management. You will mentor junior engineers while guiding system engineering decisions.

Daily work involves designing and testing rocket propulsion systems using thermodynamic, fluid dynamic and structural principles. You will lead projects at the system level, managing technical interfaces and verification activities. Milestones are delivered from concept through qualification.

You will define system requirements and maintain technical baseline documentation with full configuration control. Collaboration with manufacturing teams covers additive manufacturing, laser welding and heat treatment to resolve non-conformances.

The position requires preparing technical data packages to customer and regulatory standards. You will liaise between technical teams and project management, translating engineering challenges into clear communications while flagging risks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification
Minimum 10 years of experience in rocket propulsion development
Experience developing and producing Solid Rocket Motor Data packs
Experience developing solid propellant rocket motors for missile applications
Broad knowledge of mechanical engineering as it relates to propulsion system development and manufacturing
Thorough understanding of propulsion product development and production
Thorough understanding of systems engineering processes

Responsibilities

Design, develop and test rocket propulsion systems applying thermodynamic, fluid dynamic and structural principles across the full engineering cycle.
Lead propulsion projects at system engineering level, managing technical interfaces, design reviews and verification activities.
Define system requirements and maintain technical baseline documentation ensuring configuration control throughout the programme lifecycle.
Mentor and coach entry-level engineers, reviewing technical outputs and supporting knowledge transfer to build internal propulsion capability.
Support additive manufacturing, laser welding, milling and heat treatment activities, collaborating with manufacturing teams to resolve non-conformances.
Advise on PLM software implementation, driving process standardisation and ensuring data integrity across design, manufacturing and testing phases.
Prepare and review technical data packages including drawings, specifications, test reports and interface control documents.