Lead Turret & Weapon Systems Engineer (RWS)

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for you and depend..

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead Design Engineer – Turrets & Weapon Systems to own development from concept to verification and to mentor a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform hands-on design, CAD and analyses, coordinating with manufacturing and testing to meet cost and schedule targets.

The role requires 6+ years in TWS design, 2+ years in leadership, and strong communication; UAE-based with competitive, tax-free compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, or Software Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of Turrets & Weapon Systems design experience.
• Minimum 2 years leading engineers/designers.
• Hands-on experience with manned/unmanned turrets or Remote Weapon Stations.
• Experience taking designs from concept to prototype verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of manned and unmanned Turrets & Weapon Systems, including Remote Weapon Stations (RWS).
• Perform hands-on engineering and design activities, including CAD design, engineering calculations, material and subsystem selection, and requirements analysis.
• Lead and mentor engineers and designers, defining technical tasks, priorities, and development objectives.
• Own assigned design packages and subsystems from concept through prototype verification.
• Develop technical solutions that meet defined performance, cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Lead and support prototype manufacturing, assembly, integration, and verification activities.
• Perform systems engineering activities and ensure effective integration between relevant subsystems.
• Review and verify Technical Data Packs (TDPs), ensuring technical accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Define engineering work packages, resource requirements, and development plans.
• Monitor engineering progress, technical risks, dependencies, and project milestones.
• Implement and maintain engineering processes, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, testing, and production teams throughout the product-development lifecycle.
• Provide engineering support during product introduction, serial production, and after-sales activities.
• Provide timely technical updates to R&D leadership, highlighting key risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.

Skills

TWS design

Leadership

CAD design

PLM

MATLAB/Simulink

TDPs development

Systems engineering

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Software Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

PhD (preferred)

Tools

CAD

PLM

CAE

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

EDGE in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead Design Engineer – Turrets & Weapon Systems to own development from concept to verification and to mentor a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform hands-on design, CAD and analyses, coordinating with manufacturing and testing to meet cost and schedule targets.

The role requires 6+ years in TWS design, 2+ years in leadership, and strong communication; UAE-based with competitive, tax-free compensation.