Control Engineer

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced technology solutions based in Abu Dhabi seeks a Control Systems Engineer with expertise in designing and implementing control systems for tracking and stabilization platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Mechatronics or a related field, with a strong understanding of control theory and at least 5 years of experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation in defense and space manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of control theory and design.
• Hands-on experience with real-time control algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems for tracking and stabilization.
• Develop real-time algorithms for electro-optical systems.
• Conduct testing and validation for performance optimization.

Skills

Control System Design

Algorithm Development

System Modeling & Simulation

Embedded Systems & Programming

Testing & Validation

Technical Documentation & Reporting

Education

Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C

C++

Job description

• Design and implement control systems (PID, adaptive, model-based) for target tracking and stabilization platforms.
• Develop and implement real-time control algorithms for electro-optical systems, ensuring high precision and smooth operation.
• Create mathematical models and simulations to predict performance and refine control strategies in dynamic environments.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate control systems with sensors (IMU, gyroscopes, accelerometers) and actuators.
• Conduct system tuning, validation, and optimization to meet stability, accuracy, and response time targets.
• Test, troubleshoot, and document control algorithms in both lab and field environments to ensure performance and reproducibility.
• Create and deliver technical papers, reports, and proposals to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support laboratory testing and qualification efforts for optical systems and sensor products.
• Develop test plans, collect and analyze data, and document results.
• Assist business development by conducting market studies, evaluating emerging technologies in optical sensor systems, and providing recommendations.
• Provide mentorship, technical oversight, and task delegation as needed.
  
  

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement control systems (PID, adaptive, model-based) for target tracking and stabilization platforms.
• Develop and implement real-time control algorithms for electro-optical systems, ensuring high precision and smooth operation.
• Create mathematical models and simulations to predict performance and refine control strategies in dynamic environments.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate control systems with sensors (IMU, gyroscopes, accelerometers) and actuators.
• Conduct system tuning, validation, and optimization to meet stability, accuracy, and response time targets.
• Test, troubleshoot, and document control algorithms in both lab and field environments to ensure performance and reproducibility.
• Create and deliver technical papers, reports, and proposals to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support laboratory testing and qualification efforts for optical systems and sensor products.
• Develop test plans, collect and analyze data, and document results.
• Assist business development by conducting market studies, evaluating emerging technologies in optical sensor systems, and providing recommendations.
• Provide mentorship, technical oversight, and task delegation as needed.
  
  

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field (PhD preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in control systems engineering, with a focus on gimbal stabilization.
• Strong understanding of control theory and control system design (PID, state-space, adaptive control) and model-based approaches for dynamic systems.
• Experience designing control algorithms for stabilization and tracking systems, such as gimbals and optical platforms.
• Hands-on experience implementing real-time control algorithms in embedded systems, PLCs, or DSPs.
• Proficiency in system modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Knowledge of C, C++ for embedded system development is a plus.
• Experience working with sensors (gyroscopes, accelerometers, etc.) and actuators used in target tracking and stabilization.
• Expertise in testing, tuning, and validating control systems for high-precision applications in dynamic environments.
  
  

Key Skills:

• Control System Design: PID, state-space, adaptive control.
• Algorithm Development: Real-time control for tracking and stabilization.
• System Modeling & Simulation: MATLAB/Simulink.
• Embedded Systems & Programming: C, C++ (preferred), PLCs, DSPs.
• Sensors & Actuators: IMU, gyroscopes, accelerometers.
• Testing & Validation: System tuning, performance optimization, troubleshooting.
• Technical Documentation & Reporting: Creating reports, proposals, and technical papers.
  
  

Job Details

Role Level: Entry-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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