Principal Development Technician

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tariq is seeking a highly experienced technician to oversee hangar operations for unmanned systems in Abu Dhabi. The role involves maintaining UAS platforms, avionics, propulsion, and payload integration; ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will manage inventory, perform scheduled and corrective maintenance, support integration and testing, and participate in audits while coordinating with engineering and logistics teams for smooth operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a technician in aerospace/unmanned systems/defense environments.
• Hands-on experience with UAS platforms, avionics, propulsion systems, and payload integration.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures, quality systems, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hangar activities comply with the Hangar Facility Manual and safety and security protocols.
• Manage UAS inventory, including labeling, packaging, preservation, handling, and storage per company policies and safety standards.
• Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on UAS platforms, payloads, and support equipment; maintain aerovehicle logbooks and maintenance records.
• Support UAS integration, functional testing, and validation of avionics, propulsion, and communication systems; assist in prototype builds and hardware integration.
• Maintain tools and calibration equipment; conduct incoming inspections of parts and materials and verify conformity to specifications.
• Follow OEM manuals, service bulletins, and instructions; participate in audits to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Maintain high safety, cleanliness, and organization; collaborate with engineering, quality, logistics, and security teams; provide technical feedback.

Skills

Aerospace maintenance

UAS platforms

Avionics

Propulsion systems

Payload integration

Quality systems

Safety protocols

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

Ensure all hangar activities are conducted in compliance with the Hangar Facility Manual and established safety and security protocols. Manage UAS inventory, including equipment labeling, packaging, preservation, handling, and storage, in line with company policies and safety standards.

Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on UAS platforms, payloads, and support equipment to maintain operational readiness and compliance with the Master Maintenance Schedule. Accurately maintain aerovehicle logbooks, maintenance records, and all relevant documentation.

Support UAS integration, functional testing, and validation of avionics, propulsion, and communication systems under engineering supervision. Assist in prototype builds, hardware integration, and modification activities for development programs.

Ensure all tools and calibration equipment are properly maintained, updated, and compliant with facility standards. Conduct incoming inspections of parts and materials, verifying conformity to specifications and maintaining accurate records.

Follow OEM technical manuals, service bulletins, and instructions to ensure correct execution of maintenance and assembly tasks. Participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and organization within the hangar. Collaborate with engineering, quality, logistics, and security teams to support smooth operations. Provide technical feedback during design, testing, and evaluation phases.

Education and Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience as a technician in aerospace, unmanned systems, or defense environments. Hands-on experience with UAS platforms, avionics, propulsion systems, and payload integration is required. Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures, quality systems, and safety protocols is essential.