Chief Engineer - Propulsion & Energy

Chief Engineer – Propulsion & Energy

Location: Dubai, UAE | Permanent

Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer – Propulsion & Energy to lead the development of advanced electric propulsion and energy systems for a next-generation aerospace programme.

This is a key leadership role within an early-stage engineering team, responsible for defining propulsion architecture and supporting the journey from concept development through certification and production.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the electric propulsion architecture, including motor selection, sizing, configuration, and integration.
• Lead battery system strategy, including cell selection, pack design, BMS architecture, and safety considerations.
• Define high-voltage electrical architecture, power distribution, redundancy, and fault protection strategies.
• Develop thermal management solutions for electric propulsion systems.
• Establish battery certification strategies, including qualification and safety testing.
• Lead technical engagement with suppliers across batteries, motors, and power electronics.
• Manage key technical risks around energy storage, performance, and system integration.

Requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in electric propulsion, aerospace systems engineering, or similar advanced technology programmes.
• Proven experience owning the design and development of complete propulsion systems.
• Strong expertise in battery systems, including cell chemistry, pack design, BMS, thermal runaway analysis, and containment.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems and thermal management.
• Knowledge of battery certification requirements and qualification processes.
• Previous eVTOL, electric aircraft, or hybrid-electric experience preferred.

Ideal Candidate

A senior propulsion and energy systems leader who can balance performance, safety, certification, and technical risk while driving the development of next-generation aircraft technologies.

Our client can offer fantastic TAX FREE salaries and benefits as well as the opportunity to be part of a world class team of engineers to be part of a ground breaking project here in the UAE!