Flight-Ready Avionics Prototyping Technician

Dheya; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dheya in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, is seeking an R&D Technician – Avionics to build, integrate, test and maintain the electrical and electronic systems of R&D prototypes, including UAVs, launch systems and ground equipment. The role demands hands-on soldering, wiring, harnessing and debugging to flight-ready status.

The technician acts as the bridge between R&D and Production, writing clear work instructions, training assembly staff, and helping transfer designs to production with proper checks

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in electronics, avionics, or electrical engineering.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on electronics/avionics assembly, integration or maintenance.
• Experience with UAVs, aerospace, defence, automotive or robotics preferred.
• Avionics maintenance licence or military avionics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prototype build and wire harness assembly from drawings and pin-out tables.
• Install avionics in airframes and ground systems with flight controllers and sensors.
• Assemble ground equipment like control stations, launchers, test benches.
• Route cables to protect from vibration and EMI; ensure grounding.
• Perform soldering and PCB rework on prototype boards as directed.
• Provide test support for ground and flight tests; capture data and log results.
• Write clear work instructions and train assembly staff.
• Transfer designs to production with ATPs and verification checks.
• Maintain workshop safety, quality records, and tool calibration.

Skills

Read wiring diagrams/schematics

Soldering SMT & Through-Hole

Prototype build & integration

Test equipment operation (DMM, oscillo

Firmware loading

Data acquisition & analysis

Troubleshooting avionics

Documentation & report writing

Electrical safety & PPE

Education

Diploma/associate degree or technical certificate in electronics or avionics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

CAN bus tools

Logic analyzers

SMD rework station

Job description

Dheya in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, is seeking an R&D Technician – Avionics to build, integrate, test and maintain the electrical and electronic systems of R&D prototypes, including UAVs, launch systems and ground equipment. The role demands hands-on soldering, wiring, harnessing and debugging to flight-ready status.

The technician acts as the bridge between R&D and Production, writing clear work instructions, training assembly staff, and helping transfer designs to production with proper checks