Avionics Engineer

People Hive HR Consultancies LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 391,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

People Hive is supporting a client in Dubai to hire an experienced Avionics Engineer. You will design, develop, integrate and validate advanced avionics for eVTOL aircraft, enabling safe operation and compliant certification.

The role focuses on flight control interfaces, navigation and communication systems, with hands-on testing and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable avionics solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience designing and implementing avionics systems for aircraft.
• Familiarity with aviation regulations, airworthiness requirements and avionics certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of avionics systems, including flight control interfaces, navigation systems, communication systems and electronic components.
• Integrate and calibrate avionics sensors, including IMUs, GPS and air data sensors.
• Plan and execute testing programmes to validate avionics system performance, reliability and functionality.
• Ensure avionics systems comply with applicable aviation regulations and certification requirements.

Skills

Avionics systems design

Sensor integration

Flight control interfaces

Education

Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

Simulation tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Avionics Engineer

Job Reference: PH-ANS-[10/20-02]

Job Description

People Hive is supporting a client in the search for an experienced Avionics Engineer to design, develop, integrate and validate advanced avionics systems for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

The successful candidate will contribute to reliable, high-performance avionics solutions supporting flight control, navigation, communication and sensor integration, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure safe aircraft operation and compliance with applicable aviation regulations and certification standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of avionics systems, including flight control interfaces, navigation systems, communication systems and electronic components
• Integrate and calibrate avionics sensors, including inertial measurement units (IMUs), GPS and air data sensors
• Design communication systems, data links and communication protocols for autonomous and piloted operations
• Collaborate with flight control engineers to integrate avionics interfaces with the overall flight control system
• Work with powertrain and systems engineering teams to ensure effective avionics integration within the eVTOL architecture
• Plan and execute testing programmes to validate avionics system performance, reliability and functionality
• Identify and resolve technical issues in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams
• Ensure avionics systems comply with applicable aviation regulations and certification requirements
• Develop systems for flight data recording, monitoring, diagnostics and post-flight analysis
• Support engagement with regulatory authorities and contribute to avionics certification activities

Critical Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience designing and implementing avionics systems for aircraft
• Strong knowledge of avionics components, sensors, communication systems and navigation technologies
• Familiarity with aviation regulations, airworthiness requirements and avionics certification processes

Important Requirements

• Understanding of safety-critical systems and aerospace engineering design practices
• Hands-on experience with avionics testing, verification and validation
• Experience using simulation tools for avionics system analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with electric or hybrid-propulsion aircraft

Location: UAE

Working arrangement: On-site

Employment: Full-time

Salary: AED 35,000–40,000 per month