Lead Flight Control & Guidance Engineer

TALENTMATE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

ADASI seeks a Principal Navigation Engineer to design, develop, and validate flight control and navigation systems for UAVs and autonomous platforms in Abu Dhabi. You will create robust control solutions and sophisticated models, driving system-level verification and certification efforts.

The role requires strong expertise in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and Python, with significant hands-on experience in aerospace controls and DO-178C/ARP4754 related standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, or Systems Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 5–7+ years of experience in flight control, guidance & control, or control systems engineering in aerospace.
• Experience developing control algorithms for UAVs, aircraft, or autonomous systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, and/or Python.
• Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate flight control and guidance systems for UAVs and aerospace platforms.
• Develop and optimize control algorithms to meet stability, performance, and safety requirements.
• Create dynamic system models and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink and related tools.
• Perform system verification through simulation, SIL/HIL, ground testing, and flight testing.
• Investigate system issues, conduct fault analysis, and improve control system robustness and reliability.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including avionics, software, mechanical, and systems engineering.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and design artifacts in compliance with aerospace standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and certification requirements while supporting continuous product improvement.
• Manage assigned engineering activities, meeting project timelines and quality objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Control Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Python

Job description

ADASI seeks a Principal Navigation Engineer to design, develop, and validate flight control and navigation systems for UAVs and autonomous platforms in Abu Dhabi. You will create robust control solutions and sophisticated models, driving system-level verification and certification efforts.

The role requires strong expertise in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and Python, with significant hands-on experience in aerospace controls and DO-178C/ARP4754 related standards.