Electrical Engineer

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NSSTC in Al Ain seeks an electrical engineer to design and develop ground support and test equipment for CubeSats and small spacecraft. You will mentor UAE University students and collaborate across disciplines while contributing to both space and ground hardware development.

Applicants should hold a BS in electrical engineering with attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to take ownership of projects. Fluency in English and Arabic is valued. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a BS or higher in electrical engineering.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Experience with FPGA programming and electro-mechanical packaging is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Interface with multi-disciplinary team including students and engineers.
• Document interfaces and requirements for space-flight hardware.
• Design components for space flight applications and ground/test hardware.
• Model and analyze ground and space hardware designs.
• Perform engineering tasks including verification and validation.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Resourcefulness

Creativity

English & Arabic language skills

FPGA programming tools

Formation

BS in Electrical Engineering

Outils

FPGA programming tools

Description du poste

Job Description

The NSSTC is looking to hire an electrical engineer to support the development of the NSSTC facility, to design and develop ground support and test equipment, and to create electro-mechanical hardware intended for both ground and space-based operation. You'll be working as part of a team designing and building CubeSats and Small Spacecraft. As an engineer you will be asked to perform a variety of tasks related to the development of projects within the NSSTC including (but not limited to) support of the facilities development; test equipment development; and design, analysis, assembly, test, and verification/validation of performance of ground and space-based hardware and software. The ability to work with students at UAE University as a mentor is required. Travel may be required - both domestic and international. The position is located at the NSSTC facility in Al Ain. Compensation based on experience level.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Interfacing with a multi-disciplinary team including professionals, faculty, graduate and undergraduate students
• Documenting interfaces and requirements
• Designing discipline-specific components for space flight applications
• Modeling and analyzing designs of ground and space hardware
• Performing other engineering tasks

Minimum Qualification

• BS or higher degree in electrical engineering

Preferred Qualification

• Attention to detail
• Resourcefulness and creativity
• Ability to take personal responsibility for projects and work independently
• Ability with English and Arabic language Desired but not required:
• Demonstrated experience with electrical engineering tools related to FPGA programming
• Familiarity with designing and packaging electro-mechanical systems for the space environment
• Cleanroom experience

Close Date

31/12/2026