Senior Associate Engineer - Systems (Emirati Talent)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salaries

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependents

Education allowances for children

Job summary

EDGE Group PJSC is seeking an EW System Engineer (FADA) to define, integrate, and verify electronic warfare capabilities from mission needs to system requirements and performance across the full lifecycle. You will translate customer needs into architectures, signal-processing functions, and validated performance, working across the full system lifecycle.

The role requires travel abroad to partner facilities, strong English skills, and a master’s degree in related fields.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of English.
• Desirable Master’s degree in electronic engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science or telecommunications.
• Willingness for national and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer operational requirements and translate to technical requirements.
• Define system architecture to satisfy technical requirements.
• Define and evaluate high-level technical requirements and subdivide into functional, performance, mechanical and interface requirements.
• Draft technical project documentation.
• Integrate, verify and qualify the system.
• Final verification and testing with the customer.
• Platform installation activities and operational test support.
• Project and planning management.

Skills

English language

Willingness to travel

Education

Master's degree in electronic engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/SIMULINK

Job description

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Date: 17 Sept 2026

Location: ARE, AE

Company: EDGE Group PJSC

ABOUT EDGE

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an EW System Engineer at FADA you will define, integrate, and verify electronic warfare capabilities by translating mission needs into system requirements, architectures, signal-processing functions, and operational performance across the full system lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identification of the customer's operational requirements and translation into technical requirements
• Definition of the system architecture suitable to satisfy the identified technical requirements
• Definition and evaluation of high-level technical requirements and subdivision into functional, performance, mechanical and interface requirements
• Drafting of the technical project documentation
• Integration, Validation and Qualification of the system
• Final verification and testing with the customer
• Platform installation activities and operational test support
• Project and planning management

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Brilliant and motivated graduates, PhD students, PhDs in the faculties of engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, interested in the position of System Engineer to be included in the company operating in the space sector
• Availability for national and international travel. The job requires frequent travel abroad to the partner facilities.
• Good knowledge of the English language.
• Desirable Master's degree in electronic engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science or telecommunications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic knowledge of Radar, EW, Digital Signal Processing, RF microwave, Antenna concept
• Design, integration and validation of EW and Radar electronic systems
• Experience of the systems engineering life cycle, from development and requirements management through to acceptance testing
• Analysis and development of models and algorithms with MATLAB/SIMULINK or equivalent
• Desired project management ability in terms of resources, time and costs

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.