Senior Hardware Design Engineer

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a senior hardware designer to develop ECUs for propulsion systems at their Abu Dhabi site. You will design analog, digital and mixed-signal circuits and collaborate with systems, software, test, and certification teams to deliver robust hardware for defence-oriented platforms.

The role requires 5+ years in embedded hardware design, proficiency with Altium/ Mentor tools, and experience with EMI/EMC and environmental qualification standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on embedded and/or control hardware design experience.
• Strong knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• Experience with DSP-, MCU-, and MPU-based board design.
• Experience with schematic design and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer or Mentor PADS.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware architectures for Engine Control Units (ECUs).
• Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal control hardware circuits.
• Design DSP-, MCU-, and MPU-based control boards.
• Design low-power supply and voltage regulation circuits.
• Plan and support environmental qualification testing activities.

Skills

Embedded hardware design

Analog/digital/mixed-signal design

Test & validation mindset

Schematic collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

Mentor PADS

Job description

About Edge

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

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

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware architectures for Engine Control Units (ECUs).
• Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal control hardware circuits.
• Design DSP-, MCU-, and MPU-based control boards.
• Design low‑power supply and voltage regulation circuits.
• Define and manage interfaces between system components, sensors, and actuators.
• Perform schematic design and PCB layout activities.
• Perform simulation, analysis, and design verification activities.
• Perform hardware low-level, functional, and integration testing.
• Analyze test results and prepare technical test reports.
• Design hardware in accordance with EMC/EMI and environmental qualification requirements.
• Plan and support environmental qualification testing activities.
• Develop and maintain hardware development and certification processes.
• Work in coordination with systems, software, test, quality, and certification teams.
• Support debugging, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities throughout prototype and product development phases.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in embedded and/or control hardware design.
• Strong knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuit design.
• Experience with DSP-, MCU-, and MPU-based board design.
• Experience with schematic design and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer, Mentor PADS, or equivalent.
• Experience with EMC/EMI‑aware hardware design practices.
• Familiarity with environmental and electromagnetic qualification standards such as MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑704, RTCA/DO‑160
• Knowledge of RTCA/DO‑254 and requirements traceability practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power electronics and motor‑drive hardware, including inverter/bridge stages and gate drivers.
• Experience designing hardware for electrical machines such as PMSM, BLDC, and brushed DC (BDC) motors.
• Familiarity with electrical power‑generation systems, including generator and Generator Control Unit (GCU) hardware.
• Experience with current and voltage sensing, signal conditioning, and isolation techniques.
• Knowledge of thermal design, power dissipation analysis, and component derating for power electronic circuits.

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.