Electrical Engineer Trainee- Emirati Talent

AL TARIQ; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AL TARIQ is seeking a Satellite Payload Electrical Engineer to join the SAR Payload System Engineering team in the UAE, providing design, development, integration and testing of electrical subsystems for satellite payloads. This role is part of the UAE ToK program, offering structured training and hands-on experience for future space programs.

The candidate will work on power conditioning, distribution, solar panels, batteries, wiring, and connectors, while performing power budgets and energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Internships/academic projects or relevant work experience advantageous.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, electronics testing, and engineering analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Curious, proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and test satellite payload electrical subsystems.
• Power conditioning and distribution units, solar panels, batteries, wiring, harnesses, and connectors.
• Perform electrical performance analyses, including power budgets and load estimates.
• Conduct laboratory testing and support test plan implementation.
• Troubleshoot issues during AIT activities.
• Prepare technical documentation, including test procedures, reports, and engineering records.
• Develop knowledge of systems engineering and requirements management in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

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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

• Bachelors or Masters 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.

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