{"id":90831,"date":"2026-04-13T20:06:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/job\/principal-systems-engineer-aerodynamics\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:06:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:06:15","slug":"principal-systems-engineer-aerodynamics","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/job\/principal-systems-engineer-aerodynamics\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal Systems Engineer &#8211; Aerodynamics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>411_3422049<\/p>\n<p><p><b>Job Title: Systems Engineer \u2013 Aerodynamics <\/b> <\/p>\n<p><b>Department <\/b>: Engineering <\/p>\n<p><b>\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0648\u0642\u0639 <\/b>: ADASI HQ, Abu Dhabi, UAE <\/p>\n<p><b>Reporting To <\/b>: Lead Systems Engineer \/ Chief Engineer <\/p>\n<p><b>Entity <\/b>: ADASI (A subsidiary of EDGE Group) <\/p>\n<h3>Job Purpose <\/h3>\n<p>The Systems Engineer \u2013 Aerodynamics is responsible for the <b>design, analysis, validation, and integration <\/b> of aerodynamic solutions for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). 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The engineer contributes to <b>concept design, flight performance optimization <\/b>, \u0648 <b>multidisciplinary system-level trade studies <\/b> that directly influence platform capabilities and survivability. <\/p>\n<h3>\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0647\u0627\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u0627\u0633\u064a\u0629 <\/h3>\n<h3>Aerodynamic Analysis &#038; Design <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform aerodynamic modeling and analysis of airframes, control surfaces, intakes, exhausts, and payload fairings using both analytical and computational methods (including CFD). <\/li>\n<li>Lead the generation and validation of aerodynamic databases for use in flight simulation, stability &#038; control, and autopilot design. <\/li>\n<li>Develop and refine airframe geometry to optimize lift, drag, stability, control authority, and aerodynamic efficiency across different flight regimes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Systems Engineering &#038; Integration <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Translate aerodynamic performance requirements into system-level specifications and subsystem interfaces (e.g., propulsion, control, structures). <\/li>\n<li>Support trade studies related to aerodynamic shaping, flight envelope definition, stability margins, and control system architecture. <\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with structural, propulsion, flight controls, and systems engineering teams to ensure balanced design integration. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Simulation, Testing &#038; 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