Junior Configuration Officer

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visa

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependents

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Junior Configuration Officer to support Halcon project teams with configuration requirements, document controls, and data management. The role emphasizes maintaining data quality, security of the DMS, and clear documentation governance.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in configuration management or document control in regulated sectors, with a technical diploma or degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Configuration Management and/or Document Control in a Junior Officer, Configuration Assistant, or similar role.
• Experience in Aerospace, Defence, Engineering, or other highly regulated industries is preferred, with at least 2 years in Aerospace or Defence being advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in configuration management activities, including product item configuration, baselining, and change control processes.
• Maintain the Configuration Management database, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, security, and compliance with company procedures.
• Manage document control activities, including the distribution of controlled documents, maintenance of PDI/DDI records, and preparation of data packs.
• Conduct configuration audits and reporting to verify data completeness, monitor configuration status, and support CM governance and compliance.

Skills

Configuration Management

Document Control

Attention to Detail

Regulatory Compliance

Education

National Technical N-Diploma (N4-N6)

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

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

The Junior Configuration Officer for Halcon supports the project teams on their configuration requirements, prepares configuration documents, maintains a high level of data quality, integrity and security of the Data Management Systems (DMS) and controls, organizes and distributes all company documents.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in configuration management activities, including product item configuration, baselining, and change control processes.
• Maintain the Configuration Management database, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, security, and compliance with company procedures.
• Manage document control activities, including the distribution of controlled documents, maintenance of PDI/DDI records, and preparation of data packs.
• Conduct configuration audits and reporting to verify data completeness, monitor configuration status, and support CM governance and compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Configuration Management and/or Document Control in a Junior Officer, Configuration Assistant, or similar role.
• Minimum High School Diploma with a technical qualification such as a National Technical N-Diploma (N4-N6); a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering is preferred.
• Experience in Aerospace, Defence, Engineering, or other highly regulated industries is preferred, with at least 2 years of Aerospace or Defence sector exposure being an advantage.

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

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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.