Lead UAV Flight Controller & Mission System Architect

Technology Innovation Institute; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior architect to define and own system and hardware architecture for Flight Controller and Mission Controller products. You will lead requirements, roadmaps, and design decisions across embedded hardware and software, sensors, and avionics.

You will mentor engineering teams, drive compliance with aerospace and cybersecurity standards, and collaborate with customers and partners on mission-critical solutions in Secure Systems.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of UAV Flight Control Systems, Mission Controllers, and Autopilot architectures.
• Knowledge of PX4, ArduPilot, NuttX, RTOS-based systems, and embedded Linux environments.
• Experience with flight dynamics, navigation, guidance, control algorithms, and sensor fusion.
• Understanding of ISR, autonomous operations, swarming, and mission management systems.

Responsibilities

• Own Flight Controller and Mission Controller architecture.
• Define system requirements and technical roadmaps.
• Lead hardware and HW system integration activities.
• Drive technical reviews, validation, and risk management.
• Collaborate with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

Flight Control Systems

Embedded Hardware

Sensor Fusion

Communications & Cybersecurity

Leadership & Mentoring

Education

PhD/Masters in CS or related

Bachelors in CS or related

Tools

PX4

ArduPilot

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Job description

Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior architect to define and own system and hardware architecture for Flight Controller and Mission Controller products. You will lead requirements, roadmaps, and design decisions across embedded hardware and software, sensors, and avionics.

You will mentor engineering teams, drive compliance with aerospace and cybersecurity standards, and collaborate with customers and partners on mission-critical solutions in Secure Systems.