Senior Engineer – Composite Materials

Senior Engineer – Composite Materials
Work arrangement: Full-time, on-site | Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Composite Materials Engineer to support the design, development, analysis, and qualification of composite structures and components for aerospace and propulsion applications. The role combines engineering analysis with practical knowledge of composite manufacturing and material validation.
Key Responsibilities
Design and analyze composite structural components, assessing structural integrity, performance, and manufacturability.
Support development and qualification of composite fabrication processes, such as hand lay-up, filament winding, tape winding, and automated fiber placement.
Perform or coordinate structural analysis, including finite element analysis (FEA) and laminate analysis, to assess margins and potential failure modes.
Contribute to composite material selection, thermal insulation concepts, and component integration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Develop material qualification and testing plans; maintain material documentation, traceability, and technical records.
Support prototype builds, inspections, and review of test results and qualification documentation.
Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to review process specifications, quality requirements, and technical data.
Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and work instructions; provide technical guidance to junior team members.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, Polymer Engineering, or a related discipline.
Typically 8+ years of relevant experience in composite structures, composite materials, or related aerospace/advanced manufacturing engineering.
Practical knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing processes, including one or more of filament winding, hand lay-up, or automated fiber placement.
Experience with structural analysis tools such as Abaqus, Nastran, or equivalent, and familiarity with composite design/analysis methods.
Understanding of material testing, qualification, quality control, and engineering documentation.
Preferred Experience
Experience with composite components for propulsion systems, motor cases, nozzle components, or high-temperature structures.
Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and relevant composite testing standards.
Postgraduate qualification or specialized training in composite materials or structural engineering.

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