Principal Maintenance Manager

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi seeks a Principal Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance, reliability, and readiness of advanced radar and EW systems. You will lead engineering teams and drive preventive maintenance programs across deployments.

You will manage budgets, plan upgrades, and ensure compliance with defense standards while coordinating system integration and calibration. Fluent Arabic and 10–15 years in radar/EW are essential, with expertise in RF and AESA technologies.

Qualifications

• Arabic fluency required.
• 10–15 years of experience with radar or EW systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Master or PhD advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of RF principles and radar theory (phased array, AESA).
• Proficiency with maintenance software and tools.
• Experience on military, civilian or aviation radar and communication systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented with system optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term reliability programs and PM schedules to maximize radar uptime.
• Lead engineers, technicians, and mechanics specialized in microwave, RF, and DSP systems.
• Oversee departmental budgets, forecast CapEx for major upgrades, and manage vendor contracts.
• Direct root-cause failure analyses to troubleshoot hardware, software, or calibration issues.
• Enforce safety regulations, defense standards (MIL-STD), and RF radiation zone controls.
• Coordinate installation, testing, and calibration of new radar installations and upgrades.

Skills

Arabic

Radar maintenance

RF principles

Phased array/AESA

Maintenance software

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

BEng in Electrical & Electronics

M.S./PhD advantageous

Tools

Maintenance software

Radar calibration tools

Job description

About Edge

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About The Role

The Principal Maintennace Manager is a senior technical leadership role overseeing the maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of advanced radar and EW systems. You’ll lead specialized engineering and technical teams, drive preventive maintenance and root-cause analysis, and oversee system upgrades, integration, and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop long-term reliability programs and preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to maximize radar uptime and minimize unexpected operational downtime.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and mechanics specialized in microwave, RF (radio frequency), and digital signal processing systems.
• Budget Management: Oversee departmental budgets, forecast CapEx for major hardware upgrades, and manage supplier or vendor contracts for specialized radar components.
• Technical Oversight: Direct root-cause failure analyses to quickly troubleshoot hardware, software, or calibration anomalies and restore operational status.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce rigorous safety regulations, defense standards (e.g., MIL-STD), and quality control protocols for high-voltage and RF radiation zones.
• Systems Integration: Coordinate the installation, testing, and calibration of new radar installations and legacy upgrades.

Basic Qualifications

• Fluent in Arabic
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in maintenance and deployment of radar or EW systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or a related field. Master or PhD are advantageous
• Strong knowledge of RF principles and radar theory, including phased array and AESA technology
• Proficiency with maintenance software and tools
• Experience on military, civilian or aviation radar and communication systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimize complex systems.
• High attention to detail with the ability to innovate and improve system performance.

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.