Turbine Aerodynamic Design Engineer II

Job Description:

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About Powertech

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for aerospace, defense, and autonomous applications, including UAV platforms.

Job Summary

The Turbine Aerodynamic Design Engineer II is responsible for supporting the aerodynamic design, analysis, and optimization of axial turbine stages for gas turbine or turbojet engines. The role focuses on blade and vane aerodynamics, performance, and efficiency, contributing across design, analysis, and testing phases.

1. Aerodynamic Design Support

• Support design of turbine blades and vanes (profiles, angles, stacking)
• Assist in flowpath definition and stage matching
• Generate preliminary airfoil geometries

2. CFD Analysis

• Perform CFD simulations for turbine cascades and stages
• Analyze flow fields including losses, secondary flows, and heat transfer effects
• Support optimization of efficiency and pressure ratio

3. Performance & Operability

• Evaluate turbine performance under design and off-design conditions
• Support matching with compressor and combustor
• Assist in thermal and aerodynamic performance assessments

4. Testing & Validation

• Support rig and engine testing activities
• Assist in defining instrumentation requirements
• Analyze test data and compare with CFD predictions

5. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with mechanical and thermal teams to ensure integrated design
• Support manufacturing and testing teams during development

6. Continuous Improvement

• Improve aerodynamic tools and methods
• Document lessons learned and best practices

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• 4–7 years of experience in turbo machinery aerodynamic design
• Experience in turbine aerodynamics preferred

• Experience in small gas turbines or turbojet engines
• Exposure to multi-stage turbine design
• Experience with test data analysis

Launched in November 2019, the UAEs EDGE is one of the worlds leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can…