SME - Hydraulic Systems

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Job Purpose

Technical Leadership & System Architecture

• Lead the conceptualization and definition of hydraulic system architectures for flight control, landing gear, weapon release, and other aerospace applications.
• Serve as the design authority for hydraulic circuits, including power packs, actuators, accumulators, reservoirs, filters, and fluid lines.
• Ensure alignment of hydraulic system design with platform-level requirements, redundancy strategies, and environmental constraints.

Systems Engineering & Integration

• Develop and validate system requirements, specifications, and performance parameters (flow rates, pressures, responsiveness, efficiency).
• Oversee hydraulic system integration with mechanical structures, avionics, control systems, and actuation subsystems.
• Manage interface definitions and documentation (ICDs, hydraulic schematics, P&IDs).

Testing, Compliance & Certification

• Define validation strategies and lead the execution of functional tests, leak tests, endurance testing, and environmental qualification (temperature, vibration, contamination).
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards including MIL-PRF-5606, MIL-STD-810, DO-160, and AS9100.
• Support airworthiness activities, FMEA, and certification documentation as required by GCAA, UAE MoD, or export control authorities.

Innovation & R&D Support

• Stay updated with emerging hydraulic technologies, including electro-hydrostatic actuators, smart sensors, and fluid conditioning systems.
• Propose system enhancements focused on weight reduction, reliability, maintainability, and energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with R&D teams on technology evaluations and new system concepts.

Mentorship & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide guidance and mentorship to design engineers and analysts working on hydraulic systems.
• Act as the focal point for supplier technical discussions, design reviews, and product qualifications.
• Represent ADASI in technical working groups, industry forums, and customer engagements.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Fluid Power Systems Engineering (REQUIRED)
• Master’s Degree or PhD in Hydraulics, Mechatronics, or Aircraft Systems Engineering (PREFERRED)

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in hydraulic systems design and integration in aerospace or defense sectors, with at least 4 years at a senior or SME level.
• Experience with UAV, rotary-wing, or fixed-wing aircraft platforms involving hydraulic systems for flight control or ground systems.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in:
• + Closed- and open-loop hydraulic systems
• + Aircraft-grade hydraulic fluids (e.g., MIL-PRF-83282, MIL-PRF-5606)
• + Hydraulic pumps, valves, servo systems, and actuators
• + Contamination control, fluid dynamics, and thermal management
• Proficiency with:
• + CAD and simulation tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, Amesim)
• + Hydraulic circuit simulation and analysis (e.g., SimHydraulics)
• Deep knowledge of system safety, redundancy, and fail-safe design practices for hydraulic applications

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strategic technical thinking and system-level understanding
• Leadership and mentorship in multi-disciplinary environments
• Strong communication and documentation abilities
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and design optimization
• Comfortable working in a regulated, mission-driven aerospace environment

Preferred Certifications

• INCOSE CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) – Preferred
• Certification in hydraulic system design or analysis from a recognized OEM or training provider – Advantageous
• AS9100D Lead Auditor or Quality Awareness Certification – Advantageous

Additional Requirements

• Eligibility for UAE defense/security clearance is required
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier reviews, integration support, and technical conferences
• Fluent in English (Arabic language proficiency is a plus)
• Willingness to relocate to UAE