Electrical Engineer Trainee- Emirati Talent

EDGE; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Satellite Payload Electrical Engineer to join the SAR Payload System Engineering team. You will design, develop, integrate, and test electrical subsystems for satellite payloads, including power, communication, and control systems, with hands-on training under the UAE ToK program.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge satellite technologies, with opportunities to work across power conditioning, testing, documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Previous internship or academic project is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally and undertake assignments up to two years.

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, and testing of satellite payload electrical subsystems.
• Contribute to power conditioning, distribution, solar panels, batteries, wiring, and connectors.
• Perform power budgets, load estimations, and energy efficiency assessments.
• Troubleshoot issues during AIT and prepare technical documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Job Description

External Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Satellite Payload Electrical Engineer will join the SAR Payload System Engineering team, supporting the design, development, integration, and testing of electrical and electronic systems for satellite payloads, including power, communication, and control systems. As part of the UAE Technology Transfer (ToK) program, the successful candidate will receive structured training and hands‑on experience to develop the competencies required to independently perform this role on future space programs. This opportunity is ideal for innovative and curious engineers eager to contribute to cutting‑edge satellite technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, and testing of satellite payload electrical subsystems.
• Contribute to power conditioning and distribution units, solar panels, batteries, wiring, harnesses, and connectors.
• Perform electrical performance analyses, including power budgets, load estimations, and energy efficiency assessments.
• Conduct laboratory testing of electrical and electronic equipment and support test plan implementation.
• Troubleshoot issues during Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, including test procedures, reports, and engineering records.
• Develop knowledge of systems engineering and requirements management while working within a multidisciplinary team.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous internship, academic project, or relevant work experience is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, electronics testing, and engineering analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Curious, proactive, detail‑oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to work in collaborative and fast‑paced environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally and undertake medium- to long-term assignments (up to two years) at partner or supplier locations when required.