Senior Electro-Optics Systems Engineer

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

AL TARIQ seeks an experienced Systems Engineer for Electro-Optic & Imaging Systems to lead end-to-end development and integration, from architecture through validation. You will drive system-level design, requirements, and verification across sensor systems, optical assemblies, and image processing components.

Shared leadership across optics, electronics, software, and mechanical engineering is expected, with participation in SRR/DRR/ PDR/CDR and TRR.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related electro-optics/imaging field.
• 5+ years of experience in system engineering for electro-optic and imaging systems.
• Hands-on experience in creating system specifications and validation of optical performance.
• Exposure to lifecycle methodologies (V-model/MBSE).

Responsibilities

• Implement systems engineering processes for electro-optic and imaging systems, including requirements definition, system design, implementation, and verification.
• Develop system architectures by translating user needs into functional designs for sensor systems, optical assemblies, and image processing components.
• Create detailed specifications, including System and Subsystem Specifications (SSS), Hardware Requirements Specifications (HRS), and Software Requirements Specifications (SRS).
• Support system verification and validation through documentation of test results and compliance reports for optical performance and sensor accuracy.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional teams across optics, electronics, software, and mechanical engineering, addressing performance trade-offs and integration challenges.
• Participate in Design Reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Compile and maintain project documentation including CONOPS, SEMPs, and Test & Evaluation Plans.
• Conduct market research to assess electro-optics landscape and identify competitive products.
• Manage technical processes including risk management, configuration control, and design decision-making.
• Prepare and present technical papers, proposals, and reports to stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers as appropriate.

Skills

Systems engineering

Imaging technologies

Optical testing

Requirements management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

AL TARIQ seeks an experienced Systems Engineer for Electro-Optic & Imaging Systems to lead end-to-end development and integration, from architecture through validation. You will drive system-level design, requirements, and verification across sensor systems, optical assemblies, and image processing components.

Shared leadership across optics, electronics, software, and mechanical engineering is expected, with participation in SRR/DRR/ PDR/CDR and TRR.