3 Aerodynamics jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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ADASI is the regional leader in autonomous systems and services, dedicated to offering holistic solutions – from the development and production of unmanned systems to joint mission analysis and equipment acquisition. We manufacture, operate, and maintain next-generation autonomous capabilities for air, land, and sea, operating in demanding environments. Headquartered in the UAE, we are committed to advancing the region’s technological edge in defense innovation.

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer – Aerodynamics to join our Engineering & Technology team. In this critical role, you will lead the aerodynamic design, analysis, validation, and integration of UAV platforms to ensure optimal performance, stability, and compliance. You will work at the forefront of unmanned aircraft development, directly influencing airframe shaping, flight characteristics, and multi-disciplinary system-level trade-offs that determine mission success and survivability.

Conduct aerodynamic analysis and modeling of airframes, control surfaces, and payload fairings

Develop aerodynamic databases for flight simulation, stability, and control system development

Optimize airframe geometry to enhance lift, drag, control authority, and efficiency

Translate aerodynamic requirements into system-level performance specifications and interface definitions

Lead trade studies on shaping, stability margins, and control effectiveness

Run CFD simulations and correlate data with wind tunnel and flight tests

Define and support validation campaigns including wind tunnel, ground, and flight tests

Generate aerodynamic documentation and contribute to airworthiness certification material

Ensure compliance with aerospace standards including CS-UAS, MIL-STD-1797, and internal protocols

Participate in technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field with emphasis in Aerodynamics (required)

Master’s degree in Aerodynamics, CFD, or Flight Mechanics (preferred)

Experience:

Minimum 10+ years in aerodynamics within aerospace, UAV, or defense programs

Proven experience in CFD, airframe development, and aerodynamic optimization

Exposure to aero-elasticity, control surface sizing, and aerodynamic load evaluation

CFD tools: ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM

CAD platforms: CATIA, NX, SolidWorks

Flight performance & stability analysis: MATLAB/Simulink, AVL, XFOIL, Athena Vortex Lattice

Understanding of subsonic/transonic flow, wind tunnel testing, and instrumentation

Knowledge of UAV-relevant airworthiness standards and performance criteria

Strong analytical mindset with a focus on aerodynamic efficiency and mission performance

Clear communicator with ability to explain complex results to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Collaborative and comfortable working across engineering disciplines

Detail-oriented, innovative, and focused on flight safety and regulatory compliance

Strategic thinking with the ability to assess trade-offs impacting overall system behavior

At ADASI, you'll work with some of the brightest minds in the defense and aerospace industry. We foster a collaborative and high-performance culture where your ideas drive innovation. Whether you're an engineer, strategist, or visionary, you'll find a purpose-driven career that empowers you to make an impact on national security and technology evolution. Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now or share this opportunity with someone in your network who might be the perfect fit.

The Propulsion and Space Research Center (PSRC) is focused on advancing the nation's capabilities in aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion, turbomachinery, space exploration, and hypersonic propulsion. Developed in-house and in partnership with leading global institutions, our research explores transversal themes like artificial intelligence, disruptive propulsion designs, and sustainability.

We collaborate with a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers from across the globe to transform problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that drive societal progress.

The successful candidate will lead research and technical projects involving Propulsion Systems Performance, including simulation of steady-state and transient performance and mission analysis.

Liaising closely with superiors, the ideal candidate will prioritize tasks and goals, supervising Ph.D. and Master students, identifying opportunities for future research projects, specifying resources, advancing the research capabilities of TII, and developing partnerships with academia and industry.

Key responsibilities include planning, monitoring, and supporting team activities to ensure progress, managing relationships with internal and external research partners, approving and reviewing technical reports, preparing papers for peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, ensuring research compliance with established regulations, and fostering positive working relationships.

To succeed in this role, the candidate should possess proven expertise and track records of technical leadership in propulsion, with an updated understanding of the latest developments. A proven experience with performance decks of gas turbine engines (NPSS / AMESIM / PROOSIS / GasTurb etc.) is also essential.

Qualifications & Experience:

A Doctorate (Ph.D., DSc) with 7+ years of experience, or bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field is required.

At TII, we accelerate scientific discovery and inquiry using state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration with leading international institutions. Our approach fosters new breakthroughs in advanced materials, autonomous robotics, cryptography, digital security, directed energy, quantum computing, and secure systems.