Principal Engineer - Team Lead

EDGE Group

  • Abu Dhabi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Lead the Future of Missile Innovation as Principal Engineer (Mechanical Design) - Technical LeadSpecializing in Air-Launched Rocket, Turbojet & Turbofan-Powered MissilesAre you ready to take the lead in cutting-edge missile development?Join Halcon, a trailblazer in advanced defense technologies, and become the Technical Authority driving the mechanical design of next-generation air-launched missile systems-featuring rocket, turbojet, and turbofan propulsion.This is not just a job-it's a mission-critical leadership role at the intersection of design excellence, engineering innovation, and national defense.Your MissionAs Principal Engineer (Mechanical Design), you will:
  • Own the mechanical integration of complex missile platforms
  • Lead structural, thermal, and modal simulations across lifecycles
  • Guide design validation via testing: wind tunnel, static firing, vibration
  • Approve engineering change proposals and uphold configuration control
  • Mentor junior engineers and ensure team-wide technical maturity
You will safeguard mechanical design integrity across the entire development pipeline-from concept to deployment-while ensuring safety, integration viability, and lifecycle support.What You'll Deliver
  • Mechanical CAD architecture and integration layouts
  • FEA simulation reports aligned with real-world tests
  • Engine mounting specs, thermal shielding plans, and airflow management
  • Manufacturing-ready detailed drawings
  • Qualification procedures, change records, and compliance documentation
What You BringMust-Haves:
  • 12+ years in aerospace/defense mechanical engineering
  • Proven experience with missile or propulsion system design
  • Mastery in CAD, PDM, and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS)
  • Deep knowledge of MIL-STD-1760, AS9100, and environmental qualification testing
  • MSc or PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • Multi-propulsion integration experience (glide, rocket, turbojet, turbofan)
  • CFD expertise in pressure/thermal flow modeling
  • Familiarity with fatigue life, modal analysis, and thermal cycling challenges
What You'll Work With
  • CBOSS design standards and legacy missile architectures
  • A multi-disciplinary team of engineers, simulation experts, and system integrators
  • Advanced toolchains supporting rapid iteration and precision engineering
Why Halcon?Be part of a fast-paced, innovation-first organization that shapes the future of defense technologies. At Halcon, you'll have the autonomy, authority, and resources to bring your ideas to life-and the impact to make a difference at scale.#Halcon

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