Principal FQS Design Engineer - Dynamics & Real-Time Simulation

About the role

EDGE, an advanced technology group headquartered in the UAE, is looking for an experienced Flight Quality & Simulation (FQS) Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role supports the development, integration, verification and validation of aircraft flight dynamics and simulation models, contributing to high-fidelity aircraft models, flight-quality evaluations and simulation environments for aerospace and mission systems projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, modify and maintain nonlinear six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) aircraft dynamic models
• Develop and integrate aircraft mathematical models using MATLAB and Simulink
• Perform flight dynamics analysis, including stability, control, trim and linearization assessments
• Develop, integrate and analyse aerodynamic databases using CFD, wind-tunnel and flight-test data
• Carry out flight-quality and handling-qualities assessments against aerospace standards
• Support model development, integration and execution in real-time simulation environments
• Run Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) tests
• Verify and validate models, assess simulation accuracy and correlate test data
• Support fixed-step simulation execution and code generation, and troubleshoot model performance and integration issues
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and prepare technical documentation and simulation reports

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical or a closely related engineering discipline
• Relevant experience in aircraft flight dynamics, simulation or aerospace modelling
• Understanding of aircraft dynamics, stability and control, and of aerodynamic characteristics and mathematical modelling
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills, and good communication and teamwork
• English proficiency required

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink
• Preferred: extensive hands-on experience developing nonlinear 6-DOF models, aerodynamic databases, MIL/SIL/HIL and fixed-step simulation

What we offer

• Tax-free salaries and highly competitive pay
• Benefits that may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents and education allowances for children
• A learning academy and digital learning platforms, career support and collaboration with global teams