Principal Navigation Engineer

TALENTMATE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ADASI seeks an experienced Flight Control Engineer to design, develop, and validate flight control and guidance systems for UAVs and aerospace platforms. You will create dynamic models, run simulations, and verify systems through SIL/HIL and flight tests.

The role requires strong knowledge of control theory, MATLAB/Simulink, and software languages, along with collaboration across avionics, software, mechanical, and systems teams.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in flight control, guidance & control, or control systems engineering within the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, and/or Python.
• Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254, and ARP4754 is an advantage.

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.

Skills

Control theory

System modeling

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Python

Job description

External Job Description

About ADASI

Job Description

Principal Navigation Engineer

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.

Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable

Work Type: Full-Time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi

Company Website: http://edgegroup.ae

Job Function: Engineering

Company Industry/

Sector: Other

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