Principal Engineer - Missile Aerodynamics

Lead missile aerodynamic design and optimization while supporting technical delivery, capability development and engineering mentorship.

• Lead the design and optimization of missile fuselages, wings and control surfaces.
• Integrate aerodynamic requirements to achieve balanced structural functionality and performance.
• Apply advanced aerodynamics, flight dynamics, jet propulsion and control theory to missile stability and performance.
• Perform transonic and supersonic analysis and support conceptual design through requirements, concepts, trade studies, sensitivity analysis and multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO).
• Apply mathematical methods to design calculations and simulation interpretation.
• Communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Establish and improve engineering infrastructure, tools and laboratories.
• Support the Chief Engineer and mentor developing engineers.

• Specialist qualification or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum eight years of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry experience, including at least three years in a senior or team-lead role.
• Knowledge of guided weapons is preferred.
• Experience in the United Arab Emirates or Middle East is desirable.

• Missile conceptual design, applied aerodynamics and aerospace testing.
• DATCOM and ANSYS Fluent for missile simulations.
• MATLAB, Microsoft Office and computer-aided design (CAD) software;
  Solid Works preferred.
• Jet-propulsion selection, integration and optimization.
• Missile control theory and professional English proficiency.

• Advanced problem-solving, teamwork and leadership.
• Emotional intelligence and clear technical communication.
• Timeline and deliverable management.
• Engineering capability and infrastructure development.