Production Testing Engineer

AirQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Q Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Production Testing Engineer for the AIT team. You will lead integration checkout, functional testing, and final acceptance testing of assembled units, ensuring conformity to technical and quality requirements before handover.

The role requires hands-on work with electro-mechanical systems, test equipment, and instrumentation, ensuring calibration and traceability of results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years in integration and testing or similar.
• Experience in aerospace/UAV/defense advantageous.
• Hands-on testing, troubleshooting, instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration checkout of assembled units and systems.
• Verify power systems, electronics, interfaces, navigation systems, sensors.
• Identify and troubleshoot integration issues during production testing.
• Develop, document, and execute functional and final acceptance test procedures.
• Define acceptance criteria in coordination with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Maintain accurate test records and traceability for each unit.
• Design, develop, and build test rigs, fixtures, and setups for new products.
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality, and Production to align testing with requirements.
• Provide regular updates on testing progress and system readiness.

Skills

Electro-mechanical integration

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Aerospace/Electronics

Tools

Test rigs & fixtures design

Job description

Job Description:

Air Q Limited is looking for an experienced Production Testing Engineer to join our Assembly, Integration & Testing (AIT) team in Abu Dhabi.

The Production Testing Engineer will be responsible for the integration checkout, functional testing, and final acceptance testing of assembled units, ensuring that each unit meets defined technical, quality, and performance requirements before handover.

This is a hands-on engineering role requiring strong experience in electro-mechanical systems, test equipment, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Production teams.

Key Responsibilities

Integration & System Testing

• Perform integration checkout of assembled units and systems.
• Verify power systems, electronics, communications interfaces, navigation systems, sensors, and other subsystem interfaces.
• Identify and troubleshoot integration issues during production testing.
• Ensure all required checks are completed before units proceed to final acceptance.

Functional & Acceptance Testing

• Develop, document, and execute functional and final acceptance test procedures.
• Define appropriate test methods and acceptance criteria in coordination with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Conduct final functional testing and verify compliance with technical requirements.
• Maintain accurate test records, results, and traceability for each tested unit.

Test Equipment & Test Rig Development

• Design, develop, and build test rigs, fixtures, and test setups for new products and configurations.
• Configure and operate instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Ensure test equipment and rigs are functional, calibrated, and ready for production use.
• Troubleshoot test equipment issues and coordinate repair, maintenance, and calibration activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D and Engineering teams to establish and validate testing and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with Quality to ensure testing aligns with applicable quality requirements.
• Support production teams in resolving testing and integration-related issues.
• Provide regular updates on testing progress, system readiness, and outstanding issues to the Head of Testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, procedures, and production workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in integration and testing, test engineering, electro-mechanical systems, or a similar role.
• Experience in aerospace, UAV, aviation, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Experience with hands-on testing, troubleshooting, instrumentation, and test equipment.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent process-improvement certification is an advantage.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical and electronic subsystem integration.
• Experience testing power systems, communication interfaces, navigation systems, and sensors.
• Ability to design and build test rigs, fixtures, and test setups from scratch.
• Experience with test instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-isolation capabilities.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality principles.
• Ability to develop and execute structured test procedures.
• Experience with production acceptance testing and test documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.

Behavioral Competencies

• Analytical and methodical approach to engineering problems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Hands-on and proactive approach to troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with R&D, Quality, Production, and Testing teams.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple testing priorities.
• Strong ownership and accountability for test results and product readiness.

Key Performance Indicators

• Integration checkout and final acceptance test pass rate.
• Test cycle time per unit.
• Test equipment and rig readiness.
• Accuracy and completeness of test documentation.
• Effective identification and resolution of integration issues.
• Defect escape rate below 3%.
• Continuous improvement of testing processes and procedures.

Working Conditions

• Primary Location: Air Q Limited, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• The role may require work at other company-designated sites, offices, airports, or operational locations depending on business requirements.
• Working hours will follow company policy and may vary according to production, testing, and operational requirements.