Installation and Cabling Technician

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking an Installation & Cabling Technician based in Abu Dhabi to support the assembly, installation, and integration of advanced defense systems across naval, ground, and airborne platforms.

You will focus on cable harness fabrication, electrical panel wiring, and cabling of radar, EW, and C2 systems, ensuring high-quality installations and basic electrical testing. Travel to integration sites and field campaigns is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in cable harness fabrication, electrical panel wiring, and system assembly in defense/aerospace/naval/industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of crimping, soldering, and RF/ethernet/power connectors.
• Ability to read wiring, interconnection diagrams, and electrical panel layouts.
• Basic use of multimeters and cable test equipment.
• Working English for technical instructions.
• Willingness to travel to integration sites and field campaigns.
• Physically able to perform installation work and heights work.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and install cable harnesses and wire electrical panels per engineering drawings.
• Assemble and install systems (radar antennas, EW units, C2 racks, electrical panels, sensors) on naval and airborne platforms.
• Route and secure cables in trays and racks; perform labeling, strain relief, and connectorization.
• Perform continuity, insulation, and basic functional checks on installed cabling and hardware.
• Support engineers during integration, FAT/SAT, and field trials (setup, troubleshooting, tear-down).
• Maintain tools, test equipment, and inventory of cables and connectors.
• Report installation issues and support corrective actions.

Skills

Cable harness fabrication

Electrical panel wiring

System assembly

Crimping

Soldering

Connectorization

Reading wiring diagrams

Multimeter usage

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Heights certification

Tools

Crimping tools

Soldering irons

Connectorization tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Pulse Nova, an EDGE and INDRA joint venture, is seeking an Installation & Cabling Technician to support the assembly, installation, and integration of advanced defense systems across naval, ground, and airborne platforms. The role focuses on cable harness fabrication, electrical panel wiring, equipment installation, and cabling of radar, electronic warfare, and command-and-control systems. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality installations, perform basic electrical testing, and support system integration, acceptance testing, and field trials in a dynamic, technology-driven defense environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fabricate, assemble, and install cable harnesses (RF, power, data/Ethernet, control) and wire electrical panels per engineering drawings and interconnection diagrams.
• Assemble and install systems — radar antennas, EW units, C2 racks, electrical panels, and sensors — on naval, ground-vehicle, and airborne/UAS platforms per engineering instructions.
• Route and secure cables in trays, conduits, and equipment racks; perform labeling, strain relief, and connectorization in line with workmanship standards.
• Perform continuity, insulation, and basic functional checks on installed cabling and hardware.
• Support engineers during integration, FAT/SAT, and field trials (setup, troubleshooting assistance, tear-down).
• Maintain tools, test equipment, and consumables; support inventory of cables, connectors, and hardware.
• Report installation issues and non-conformities and support corrective actions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in cable harness fabrication, electrical panel wiring, and system assembly (defense, aerospace, naval, or industrial/automotive sectors).
• Practical knowledge of crimping, soldering, and connectorization (RF connectors such as N, SMA, TNC; Ethernet RJ45; power connectors).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, electrical panel layouts, cable routing plans, and mechanical drawings.
• Basic use knowledge of multimeters and cable test equipment.
• Working English sufficient for technical instructions.
• Willingness to travel to integration sites and field/desert test campaigns.
• Physically able to perform installation work, including lifting and working inside vehicles, vessels, or confined platform spaces.
• Fully certified for working at heights

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

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 position 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.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.