Principal Navigation Engineer

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

ADASI is seeking a Principal Navigation Engineer / Flight Control Engineer to design, develop, and validate flight control and guidance systems for advanced UAVs and aerospace platforms.

The role requires 5–7+ years in flight control within aerospace, proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and Python, and strong modeling and verification skills across SIL/HIL and flight testing. Collaboration across avionics, software, and mechanical teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related aerospace or control discipline; Master’s preferred.
• 5–7+ years of experience in flight control, guidance & control, or control systems engineering within aerospace.
• Proficiency in developing control algorithms for UAVs, aircraft, or autonomous systems.
• Experience with verification, validation, and testing (SIL/HIL and flight testing preferred).
• Knowledge of DO-178C/DO-254/ARP4754 is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate flight control and guidance systems for UAVs and aerospace platforms.
• Develop and optimize control algorithms to meet stability, performance, and safety requirements.
• Create dynamic system models and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink and related tools.
• Perform system verification through simulation, SIL/HIL, ground testing, and flight testing.
• Investigate system issues, conduct fault analysis, and improve control system robustness and reliability.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including avionics, software, mechanical, and systems engineering.
• Prepare technical documentation and design artifacts in compliance with aerospace standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and certification requirements while supporting continuous product improvement.
• Manage assigned engineering activities, meeting project timelines and quality objectives.

Skills

Flight control

Guidance & control

Control algorithms

Dynamic system modeling

SIL/HIL testing

Aerospace standards

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's in Control Engineering

Bachelor's in Systems Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Python

Job description

Job Description:

External Job Description

Principal Navigation Engineer

About ADASI

ADASI is a leading aerospace company developing advanced UAVs, autonomous systems, and aerospace technologies. We are looking for an experienced Flight Control Engineer to design, develop, and validate flight control and guidance systems for next-generation aerial platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate flight control and guidance systems for UAVs and aerospace platforms.
• Develop and optimize control algorithms to meet stability, performance, and safety requirements.
• Create dynamic system models and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink and related tools.
• Perform system verification through simulation, SIL/HIL, ground testing, and flight testing.
• Investigate system issues, conduct fault analysis, and improve control system robustness and reliability.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including avionics, software, mechanical, and systems engineering.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and design artifacts in compliance with aerospace standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and certification requirements while supporting continuous product improvement.
• Manage assigned engineering activities, meeting project timelines and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline (Master's preferred).
• 5-7+ years of experience in flight control, guidance & control, or control systems engineering within the aerospace industry.
• Strong experience developing control algorithms for UAVs, aircraft, or autonomous systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, and/or Python.
• Solid understanding of dynamic system modeling, control theory, and simulation techniques.
• Experience with control system verification, validation, and testing (SIL/HIL and flight testing preferred).
• Familiarity with aerospace development standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, and ARP4754 is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment with strong attention to detail.
• Relevant aerospace or control engineering certifications are desirable.

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