Senior Engineer – Infrared (IR) Stealth

Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a publicly funded research institute, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

It is home to a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers from across the globe, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help move society ahead.

The Senior Engineer – IR Stealth will lead the design, development, and validation of Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC) systems for high-temperature applications.

The role combines coating engineering with advanced heat transfer modeling to optimize thermal performance, durability, and coating architecture under realistic operating conditions.

· Conduct the design and development of advanced coating and material solutions

· Define and optimize manufacturing and application processes.

· Define and control coating architecture and key performance parameters.

· Perform and oversee thermal and physical simulations to support design decisions and validate performance

· Conduct material characterization, testing, and validation activities.

· Conduct failure analysis and drive root-cause investigations

· Define and implement testing strategies in line with relevant industry standards

· Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for development and testing activities.

and experience:

· Master’s or PhD in Engineering or a related field (e.g., Materials Science, Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, or similar)

· 5+ years of experience (industrial experience is preferred) in high-temperature coatings, or thermal protection systems

· Strong experience with thermal spray technologies (APS, HVOF, EB-PVD)

· Proficiency in heat transfer and thermal modeling tools (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL)

· Experience with coating characterization techniques (SEM, porosity, thermal testing) is a plus

· Knowledge of high-temperature materials (Ni superalloys, ceramics like YSZ) is desirable