Principal MCAD Designer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Principal MCAD Designer (CATIA/SolidWorks): Creating and managing detailed 3D CAD models, aircraft assemblies, manufacturing drawings, and production data packs for autonomous aerospace systems with an accent on aircraft structures, composite design, GD&T, and configuration management. Focus on integrating multidisciplinary aircraft components, validating complex designs, supporting prototype and production activities, and resolving manufacturing and assembly issues.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Company

Regional defense technology operations develop, manufacture, operate, and maintain autonomous air, land, and sea systems and related services.

What you will do

• Create 3D CAD models, complex aircraft assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings using CATIA and SolidWorks.
• Prepare engineering drawings with dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, BOMs, assembly instructions, and complete manufacturing data packs.
• Manage CAD data, revisions, configurations, workflows, and lifecycle documentation in PDM/PLM systems.
• Support prototype development, testing, production implementation, and troubleshooting of manufacturing and assembly issues.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary specialists, suppliers, and external stakeholders on design requirements and CAD data exchange.
• Conduct design reviews and quality checks while maintaining standardized CAD practices, templates, libraries, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 11–15 years of experience in an aerospace or mechanical design environment.
• Working knowledge of CATIA or SolidWorks and PDM/PLM systems.
• Expert knowledge of aircraft and mechanical design, composite design, and core design principles.
• Knowledge of aircraft design principles, manufacturing processes, configuration management, aerospace quality standards, and airworthiness requirements.

Nice to have

• Additional certification or specialized training in CATIA and/or SolidWorks.
• Training in engineering drawing standards, GD&T, and aerospace drafting practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on next-generation autonomous systems for demanding air, land, and sea environments.
• Collaborate across mechanical, structural, electrical, and systems engineering disciplines.
• Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, prototype testing, and production activities.
• Contribute to defense innovation and aerospace capability development in the United Arab Emirates.