Senior Lead Aerospace Technician – Prototyping & Assembly

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for you and depend‑s

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Technician to perform precision mechanical assembly of components and systems using engineering drawings, hand tools, and measuring instruments. You will coordinate with design and fabrication teams, guide team members, and maintain assembly documentation to ensure quality and safety standards.

The role requires leading a team of technicians, strong experience with aerospace, defense, or precision engineering products, and expertise in pneumatic, hydraulic,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience including a minimum of 2 years leading a team of technicians maintaining or assembling one of the following categories: Aircraft systems including drones or UAVs, Combustion engines, Pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• High School Diploma Certificate.
• Experience assembling aerospace, defense, or precision engineering products.
• Skilled in handling mechanical tools, fasteners, fittings, and alignment procedures.
• Understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, or electromechanical systems.
• Functional competence in computer systems for administration purposes, email communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of precision parts, sub-assemblies, and complete systems based on engineering drawings and instructions.
• Use hand tools, torque tools, and alignment instruments to assemble components to tight tolerances.
• Lead others by example and monitor work effectiveness.
• Conduct test fitting, adjustment, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems during prototyping.
• Work closely with design and fabrication teams to ensure parts fit and function as intended.
• Monitor assembly works with written reports including creating assembly documentation, inspection records, and feedback reports.
• Perform equipment set up, operation, equipment adjustments and minor preventive tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Conduct inspection audits to ensure tools and workstations are maintained and follow safety and housekeeping standards.
• Monitor the work of others and request assistance where required. Take personal responsibility for the quality of output from the team and give feedback to others when improvement is necessary
• Assist in integration and testing of mechanical systems with electrical or hydraulic components, as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Aircraft/UAV systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical assembly

Measuring tools

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

EDGE in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Technician to perform precision mechanical assembly of components and systems using engineering drawings, hand tools, and measuring instruments. You will coordinate with design and fabrication teams, guide team members, and maintain assembly documentation to ensure quality and safety standards.

The role requires leading a team of technicians, strong experience with aerospace, defense, or precision engineering products, and expertise in pneumatic, hydraulic,