About us
ARENGY is a prominent Engineering and Recruiting Services Company operating within the Middle East, specifically from Dubai and Abu Dhabi (UAE). Our clientele includes some of the most successful industry leaders worldwide.
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Subject Matter Expert – Hydraulic System Design and Development (UAV) for the development of a new series of Military UAV projects. This is a permanent role with our client, a leading innovator in the aerospace and defense industry, specializing in cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technologies.
Job Description
The Subject Matter Expert – Hydraulic System Design and Development will serve as the technical authority for the design, development, integration, and lifecycle support of hydraulic systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The SME ensures system performance, safety, and regulatory compliance, while contributing to platform strategy, innovation, and cross-functional technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
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 the company in technical working groups, industry forums, and customer engagements.
Required qualifications
Qualifications & Experience:
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.
- Deep knowledge of system safety, redundancy, and fail-safe design practices for hydraulic applications
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
Technical Skills - Proficiency with:
- CAD and simulation tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, Amesim)
- Hydraulic circuit simulation and analysis (e.g., SimHydraulics)
Benefits
Very competitive salary and benefits, family medical insurance and air-tickets, international education paid for kids.
