Integration Engineer

Technology Innovation Institute; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi seeks a skilled professional for their Robotics Research Center to work on civil aerial robotics projects. Responsibilities include managing autopilots, integrating payloads, and configuring mission systems. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in UAV integration and proficiency in programming (C, C++, Python). A Master's degree in a relevant engineering field is required. This role drives innovation in aerial robotics technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in flight control, UAV integration, or related fields.
• Hands-on expertise with autopilot frameworks and simulation tools.
• Practical experience with UAV systems and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Setup, maintain, and fine-tune autopilots for various drone platforms.
• Install and test diverse payloads including imaging and sensing.
• Configure autonomy modules for mission execution.

Skills

Flight control

UAV integration

Programming in C, C++, Python

Software/hardware debugging

Simulation and middleware tools

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

PX4

ArduPilot

DJI SDKs

Gazebo

ROS2

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.

If you're passionate about turning innovative ideas into effective, tangible technology in the field of aerial robotics, this is the place for you.

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.