Integration Engineer

Technology Innovation Institute; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in the United Arab Emirates seeks a skilled UAV Integration Engineer to join their Robotics Research Center. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in flight control and UAV integration, alongside proficiency in C, C++, and Python. The role involves setting up and fine-tuning autopilots, installing payloads, and adapting autonomy modules for efficient mission execution. Candidates with a master's in a relevant field and experience operating drones are preferred. Innovative projects await!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in flight control, UAV integration, or related fields.
• Hands-on expertise with PX4, ArduPilot, and DJI SDKs.
• Strong skills in software/hardware debugging and simulation environments.

Responsibilities

• Setup, maintain, and fine-tune autopilots for various drone platforms.
• Install, configure, and test diverse payloads such as imaging and sensing.
• Configure autonomy modules and SDK-based systems for missions.

Skills

Flight control

UAV integration

Programming in C, C++, Python

Autopilot expertise (PX4, ArduPilot, DJI SDKs)

Simulation tools (Gazebo, ROS2)

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a publicly funded research institute, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is home to a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers from across the globe, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help move society ahead.

This role is part of TII’s Robotics Research Center. You'll be joining a team that specializes in bringing together diverse technology components to drive our civil aerial robotics projects. We focus on merging the work of research teams to create functioning prototypes that are ready for real-world application. Our primary aim is to transform initial concepts into practical, operational solutions.

Responsibilities

• Autopilot Management: Setup, maintain, and fine‑tune autopilots for various drone platforms, ensuring optimal performance.
• Payload Integration: Install, configure, and test diverse payloads – including imaging (RGB, multispectral, thermal), sensing (LiDAR, SAR, environmental sensors), and actuation (spraying, seeding, custom tools) – to meet mission needs.
• Autonomy & Mission Integration: Configure and adapt autonomy modules and SDK‑based systems to enable mission execution and automated operations.

Required Skills

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in flight control, UAV integration, or related fields.
• Autopilot & Frameworks: Hands‑on expertise with PX4, ArduPilot, DJI SDKs (or equivalents), plus simulation and middleware tools such as Gazebo and ROS2.
• Programming: Proficiency in C, C++, and Python for embedded development, system integration, and toolchain scripting.
• UAV Systems Knowledge: Practical experience across different autopilot platforms, payloads, and communication protocols.
• Technical Tools: Strong skills in software/hardware debugging, simulation environments, and integration workflows for flight control systems.
• Flight Experience (Nice‑to‑Have): Experience operating drones with the appropriate pilot license is a strong asset.

Education Requirements

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.