Principal Development Technician

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced aerospace technician to lead hangar activities, maintenance, and integration tasks for unmanned systems. You will ensure compliance with safety and company standards while managing UAS inventory and documentation.

The role requires hands-on maintenance of UAS platforms, avionics, and propulsion systems, with collaboration across engineering, quality, logistics, and security teams to sustain operational readiness.

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.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures, quality systems, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all hangar activities comply with the Hangar Facility Manual and safety/security protocols.
• Manage UAS inventory, labeling, packaging, preservation, handling, and storage as per policies.
• Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on UAS platforms, payloads, and support equipment to maintain readiness and records.
• Support UAS integration, testing, and validation of avionics, propulsion, and communication systems under supervision.
• Maintain calibration equipment and conduct incoming inspections of parts/materials against specifications.
• Follow OEM manuals and participate in audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization in the hangar and collaborate with engineering, quality, logistics, and security teams.

Skills

Aerospace maintenance

Unmanned systems

Avionics

Propulsion systems

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.