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About EDGE :

EDGE is an advanced technology group established to develop disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. Solving real world challenges, it is dedicated to bringing innovative technologies and services to market with greater speed and efficiency. Our people are at the core of our business, inspiring us to imagine a new world of endless possibilities. Leveraging advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems and directed energy to artificial intelligence, we recognize that changing the fundamentals of the defense industry will take real collaboration and creativity.

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About EDGE :

EDGE is an advanced technology group established to develop disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. Solving real world challenges, it is dedicated to bringing innovative technologies and services to market with greater speed and efficiency. Our people are at the core of our business, inspiring us to imagine a new world of endless possibilities. Leveraging advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems and directed energy to artificial intelligence, we recognize that changing the fundamentals of the defense industry will take real collaboration and creativity.

This is why we want you to be a part of our initiative Advanced Concepts . Join us today to enable a secure future.

Top Technical Requirements

• Lead and oversee advanced research and development programs focused on enhancing aerospace materials technology for supersonic missile applications, including the exploration of novel materials, manufacturing processes, and coating technologies.
• Spearhead efforts to optimize material properties and configurations to maximize the performance, reliability, and lethality of supersonic missile systems, leveraging your deep understanding of material behavior under extreme operating conditions.
• Direct materials testing and evaluation activities, utilizing advanced testing methodologies, simulation techniques, and experimental design to assess material performance, validate design specifications, and identify areas for improvement.
• Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance processes and standards to ensure the integrity, reliability, and safety of materials used in supersonic missile systems, in compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Investigate and analyze material failures or degradation observed in missile components during testing or operational use, employing advanced techniques such as electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and finite element analysis (FEA) to determine root causes and propose corrective actions.
• Accountable for the design, development and implementation of advanced thermal protection system, ensuring materials exhibit optimal impact resistance, and heat resistance coating.
• Responsible for conducting through fatigue and fracture mechanics analysis to enhance the durability and reliability of supersonic missile components under extreme operational conditions.
• Stay at the forefront of materials science research and emerging technologies relevant to supersonic missiles, including nanomaterials, metamaterials, high temperature materials, composite materials advanced alloys, structural materials, lightweight materials and advanced ceramics, to identify opportunities for technology insertion and performance enhancement.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with external suppliers, research institutions, and industry collaborators to identify, evaluate, and incorporate state-of-the-art materials technologies and solutions into our supersonic missile systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, propulsion experts, and aerodynamicists, to integrate advanced materials seamlessly into missile components and subsystems, optimizing overall system performance and functionality.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers to ensure smooth production processes and provide technical assistance in material-related issues, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program review.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate materials-related risks and uncertainties throughout the development lifecycle, proactively addressing issues related to material compatibility, supply chain disruptions, and environmental factors.

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Job Details

Role Level : Mid-Level Work Type : Full-Time Country : United Arab Emirates City : Abu Dhabi Company Website : http : / / edgegroup.ae Job Function : Engineering Company Industry /

Sector : Defense and Space Manufacturing

What We Offer

About The Company

Launched in November 2019, the UAE’s EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to establishing the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters : Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security.

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