Cabling & Installation Technician — Defense Systems

Edge Group

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Job summary

EDGE is seeking an Installation & Cabling Technician based in Abu Dhabi to support the assembly, installation, and integration of advanced defense systems across naval, ground, and airborne platforms.

You will focus on cable harness fabrication, electrical panel wiring, and cabling of radar, EW, and C2 systems, ensuring high-quality installations and basic electrical testing. Travel to integration sites and field campaigns is required.

Qualifications

2+ years hands-on experience in cable harness fabrication, electrical panel wiring, and system assembly in defense/aerospace/naval/industrial sectors.
Knowledge of crimping, soldering, and RF/ethernet/power connectors.
Ability to read wiring, interconnection diagrams, and electrical panel layouts.
Basic use of multimeters and cable test equipment.
Working English for technical instructions.
Willingness to travel to integration sites and field campaigns.
Physically able to perform installation work and heights work.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, and install cable harnesses and wire electrical panels per engineering drawings.
Assemble and install systems (radar antennas, EW units, C2 racks, electrical panels, sensors) on naval and airborne platforms.
Route and secure cables in trays and racks; perform labeling, strain relief, and connectorization.
Perform continuity, insulation, and basic functional checks on installed cabling and hardware.
Support engineers during integration, FAT/SAT, and field trials (setup, troubleshooting, tear-down).
Maintain tools, test equipment, and inventory of cables and connectors.
Report installation issues and support corrective actions.