Installation and Cabling Technician

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EDGE, a UAE-based advanced technology group, seeks an Installation & Cabling Technician to support the assembly, installation, and integration of defense systems across naval, ground, and airborne platforms. You will fabricate cable harnesses and wire electrical panels per engineering drawings.

You will install systems such as radar, EW units, and C2 racks, perform basic electrical checks, and assist integration, FAT/SAT, and field trials.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical qualifications in electronics, electrical, or electromechanical trades.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in cable harness fabrication, electrical panel wiring, and system assembly (defense, aerospace, naval, or industrial/automotive).
• Practical knowledge of crimping, soldering, and connectorization (RF N/SMA/TNC; RJ45; power connectors).
• Ability to read wiring/ interconnection diagrams and electrical panel layouts.

Responsabilités

• Fabricate, assemble, and install cable harnesses and wire electrical panels per drawings.
• Install systems like radar antennas, EW units, C2 racks, panels, and sensors on various platforms.
• Route and secure cables; perform labeling and connectorization.
• Conduct continuity and basic functional checks on installed cabling and hardware.
• Support integration, FAT/SAT, and field trials (setup, troubleshooting, tear-down).
• Maintain tools/test equipment and assist inventory of cables and hardware.
• Report installation issues and support corrective actions.

Connaissances

Cable harness fabrication

Electrical panel wiring

System assembly

Crimping

Soldering

Connectorization

Reading wiring diagrams

Multimeter use

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Working at heights

Formation

Vocational/technical electronics/electrical/electromechanical trades

Outils

RF connectors N

RF connectors SMA

RF connectors TNC

Ethernet RJ45

Power connectors

Description du poste

About Edge

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

About Edge

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

• Vocational/technical qualifications in electronics, electrical, or electromechanical trades.
• 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.

• Family visas
• Annual flight tickets
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents
• Education allowances for your children

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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. 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. 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.