Structural Analysis Engineer II (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Structural Analysis Engineer II (Aerospace): Performing stress and vibration analysis for gas turbine components within turbojet and turbofan development programs with an accent on thermo-mechanical simulations and structural integrity. Focus on carrying out creep, fatigue, and fracture assessments to ensure safety and operability of propulsion systems.

Location: Abu Dhabi, AE

Company

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines for aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications.

What you will do

• Design and optimize gas turbine systems for life, weight, manufacturability, and cost.
• Perform thermo-mechanical simulations at design and off-design conditions to ensure safety and operability.
• Conduct creep, fatigue, fracture, and rotodynamic analysis.
• Perform FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) to support safety assessments.
• Review designs, simulations, and generate technical testing guidelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and identify project risks for mitigation.

Requirements

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in gas turbine propulsion, mechanical design, integrity, and/or heat transfer.
• Proficiency in FEA using Ansys, Nastran, or equivalent simulation methods.
• English: Fluent proficiency required.
• Ability to solve complex problems and prioritize tasks in a high-stakes environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in whole engine structural analysis and clearance assessments.
• Experience in bearing performance assessment.
• Proficiency in design packages such as Solidworks or Siemens NX.