Senior Engineer-AIP (Special Programs) - Emirati Talent

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 960.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Tax-free salary

Family visa

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependents

Education allowances for children

Descripción de la vacante

EDGE is seeking an experienced engineer for ADVANCED CONCEPTS in Abu Dhabi to drive assembly, integration, and prototyping of advanced defence technologies. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee assembly readiness, and push for continuous improvement in our high-technology programs.

Requirements include 8+ years in mechanical/electromechanical integration, aerospace/defense experience preferred, and strong leadership with mentoring abilities.

Formación

• Experience in assembly, system integration, prototyping or advanced manufacturing.
• Aerospace/defense or advanced engineering development experience preferred.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex prototype fabrication, assembly, and modification activities.
• Oversee assembly of mechanical, structural, electrical, and electromechanical systems.
• Resolve complex assembly challenges and recommend engineering improvements.
• Lead integration of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and control subsystems.
• Verify system interfaces, compatibility, alignment, and integration readiness.
• Promote safe and efficient assembly and integration practices.
• Oversee workshop operations, maintenance planning, and equipment readiness to support prototyping.
• Coordinate with Design, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, and Quality teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Conocimientos

Advanced assembly

System integration

Prototyping

Engineering leadership

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical risk assessment

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related field

Engineering Diploma with substantial relevant experience

Descripción del empleo

About Edge

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

About Edge

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About The Role

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost-effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex prototype fabrication, assembly, and modification activities.
• Oversee assembly of mechanical, structural, electrical, and electromechanical systems.
• Resolve complex assembly challenges and recommend engineering improvements.
• Lead integration of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and control subsystems.
• Verify system interfaces, compatibility, alignment, and integration readiness.
• Resolve complex integration issues with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Oversee integration readiness and support functional, ground, and prototype verification testing.
• Lead investigations into technical discrepancies and corrective actions.
• Review test findings and recommend prototype improvements.
• Review and validate engineering drawings, BOMs, assembly procedures, and technical documentation.
• Oversee assembly records, configuration control, and technical reporting.
• Monitor technical risks, assembly progress, and project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with engineering, quality, and HSE requirements.
• Oversee component traceability, configuration changes, and nonconformity resolution.
• Promote safe and efficient assembly and integration practices.
• Oversee workshop operations, maintenance planning, and equipment readiness, ensuring the availability, safety, and operational efficiency of workshop facilities, tools, and equipment to support assembly, integration, and prototyping activities.
• Coordinate with Design, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, and Quality teams.
• Provide technical guidance on manufacturability, assembly feasibility, and integration risks.
• Support resource planning, technical evaluations, and project execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Identify process improvements and support achievement of project milestones.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or a related field or an Engineering Diploma with substantial relevant experience.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in assembly, system integration, prototyping or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven experience in complex mechanical and electromechanical integration.
• Aerospace, UAV, defense or advanced engineering development experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of engineering drawings, system interfaces and configuration control.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electromechanical systems, testing procedures and technical risk management.
• Advanced assembly and system integration.
• Complex troubleshooting and engineering problem-solving.
• Technical leadership and mentoring.
• Multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
• Technical risk assessment and project planning.
• Quality assurance and configuration management.

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

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.