Combustion Design Engineer II (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Combustion Design Engineer II (Aerospace): Developing advanced combustion technologies for next-generation propulsion systems with an accent on gas turbine combustors and advanced ignition systems. Focus on improving combustor efficiency, sustainability, and integrating additive manufacturing into propulsion designs.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Company

Powertech Engines, an hirify.global company, specializes in advanced propulsion systems and combustion technologies.

What you will do

• Evaluate early-stage R&D for advanced systems, including microwave-assisted and plasma-assisted combustion.
• Develop gas turbine and novel jet engine combustor designs, utilizing additive manufacturing to reduce system losses.
• Research hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels to assess combustion characteristics, emissions, and operability.
• Design and test advanced ignition systems to improve stability and operating range.
• Conduct test campaigns using diagnostics like laser-induced fluorescence, PIV, and high-speed imaging.
• Analyze experimental and simulation data to support technology maturation and design improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Combustion Science, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in combustion design, gas turbine combustors, or aerospace R&D.
• Strong understanding of fuel-air mixing, flame stability, ignition, emissions, and combustion performance.
• Experience with combustion testing, experimental diagnostics, CFD, or simulation tools.
• Must be located in or able to work in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Nice to have

• Exposure to hydrogen combustion, sustainable fuels, or plasma/microwave-assisted combustion systems.
• Experience with additive manufacturing-enabled combustor design.
• Experience with advanced propulsion component development.