Senior Engineer - Seekers Testing & Qualification

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salaries

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE Group PJSC in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Testing & Qualification Engineer to lead planning, execution, verification, and qualification of EO seeker systems throughout the product development lifecycle. You will develop test methodologies, conduct laboratory and field tests, analyze performance, and ensure compliance with environmental and qualification standards.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support development, production readiness, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in testing, verification, and qualification inside high-tech industries.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute EO seeker test activities from component to full system level.
• Develop test procedures, acceptance criteria, qualification plans, and verification matrices.
• Conduct EO seeker functional, performance, environmental, and qualification testing.
• Analyze test results, identify failures and perform root-cause investigations.
• Perform regression testing after hardware/software modifications.
• Develop and maintain EO lab test setups, calibration methods, and automated testing solutions.
• Correlate lab, field, ground, and flight-test data using engineering and statistical methods.
• Produce technical reports, qualification evidence, and test documentation.
• Support design reviews, test readiness reviews, and qualification reviews.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, integration teams, suppliers, and external test facilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process and capability improvements.

Skills

Testing

Verification

Qualification

System integration

Product development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electro-Optical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related discipline

Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

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Date: 22 Sept 2026

Company: EDGE Group PJSC

ABOUT EDGE

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.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a cutting-edge engineering team developing advanced Electro-Optical (EO) Seeker Systems for next-generation precision-guided technologies. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Testing & Qualification Engineer to lead the planning, execution, verification, and qualification of EO seeker systems throughout the product development lifecycle.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing test methodologies, executing laboratory and field testing activities, analysing system performance, and ensuring compliance with technical, environmental, and qualification requirements. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system development, validation, production readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute component, subsystem, and full seeker-level test activities.
• Develop test procedures, acceptance criteria, qualification plans, and verification matrices.
• Conduct EO seeker functional, performance, environmental, and qualification testing.
• Analyse test results, identify failures and performance gaps, and support root-cause investigations.
• Perform regression testing following hardware, software, firmware, or design modifications.
• Develop and maintain EO laboratory test setups, calibration methods, and automated testing solutions.
• Correlate laboratory, field, ground, and flight-test data using engineering and statistical analysis techniques.
• Produce high-quality technical reports, qualification evidence, and test documentation.
• Support design reviews, test readiness reviews, and qualification reviews.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, integration teams, suppliers, and external test facilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process and capability improvements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Electro-Optical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in testing, verification, qualification, system integration, or product development.
• Experience within defence, aerospace, electro-optics, or other high-technology industries.
• Strong understanding of verification, validation, and qualification methodologies.
• Experience with laboratory testing, performance characterization, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with EO systems, optical sensors, imaging systems, laser-based systems, or seeker technologies.
• Knowledge of SAL, IR/IIR seeker systems and environmental qualification standards.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar engineering analysis and test automation tools.
• Exposure to field testing and flight-testing activities.

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

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. 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.