Principal Navigation Engineer

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ADASI, a leading aerospace company based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking an experienced Flight Control Engineer to design, develop, and validate flight control and guidance systems for UAVs and airborne platforms.

You will create models, algorithms, and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink, perform SIL/HIL and flight tests, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure safety, reliability, and certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5–7+ years of flight control or control systems experience in aerospace.
• 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 simulations.
• Experience with SIL/HIL, ground and flight testing; DO-178C/DO-254/ARP4754 knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in 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.
• Perform verification through simulation, SIL/HIL, ground and flight testing.
• Investigate system issues, conduct fault analysis, and improve robustness.
• Collaborate with avionics, software, mechanical, and systems teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and test reports in compliance with aerospace standards.
• Ensure safety and certification requirements while supporting product improvement.
• Manage assigned engineering activities and project timelines.

Skills

Flight control algorithms

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Python

Control theory

SIL/HIL testing

Aerospace standards DO-178C DO-254 ARP

Teamwork & communication

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Control Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink toolchain

C/C++ toolchain

Python toolchain

Job description

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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.