Principal System & Subsystem Engineer

EDGE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Senior UAE National with full technical authority over end-to-end UAV systems engineering. This role involves defining system architectures, leading subsystem integration, and overseeing verification and validation processes.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in UAV systems engineering. The position offers opportunities for technical leadership and capability building.

Qualifications

• UAE National.
• 5+ years hands-on UAV systems engineering experience – flight control, autonomy, sensor fusion.
• Proven track record in system architecture, integration, verification, and flight testing.

Responsibilities

• Define and own UAV system architectures across airborne platforms.
• Lead integration of hardware, software, mechanical, electrical, and RF subsystems.
• Mentor systems, software, avionics, and mechanical engineers.

Skills

UAV systems engineering

Systems architecture

Subsystem integration

Technical leadership

Verification and validation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SysML

MATLAB

Simulink

DOORS

Job description

Overview

Senior UAE National role with full technical authority over end‑to‑end UAV systems engineering — covering architecture, subsystem integration, verification, and national capability development.

Reports To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Key Responsibilities

• Systems architecture & design – Define and own UAV system architectures across airborne platforms, payloads, datalinks, and GCS. Govern requirements, ICDs, and functional allocations; act as final authority on trade studies and architectural decisions. Ensure compliance with GCAA, EASA, FAA, MIL-STD/STANAG standards.
• Subsystem integration – Lead integration of hardware, software, mechanical, electrical, and RF subsystems. Ensure performance, safety, SWaP, and reliability targets are met; resolve system‑level conflicts proactively.
• Technical leadership & capability building – Mentor systems, software, avionics, and mechanical engineers; lead SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR reviews. Institutionalize SE processes and support Emirati talent development.
• Verification, validation & flight test oversight – Define V&V strategies across lab, ground, and flight testing; ensure full requirements‑to‑acceptance traceability. Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions on system‑level issues.
• Program execution & stakeholder engagement – Oversee program execution and engage with key stakeholders across the organization and external partners.

Qualifications

• UAE National
• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years hands‑on UAV systems engineering experience – flight control, autonomy, sensor fusion
• Proven track record in system architecture, integration, verification, and flight testing
• Deep knowledge of UAV subsystems: avionics, propulsion, sensors, comms, payloads
• Proficiency in SysML/MBSE, MATLAB/Simulink, DOORS or equivalent tools
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams across military and commercial UAV programs
• High‑level technical writing ability