Senior Maintenance & Repair Engineer

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,000 - 759,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking an experienced Radar Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and field deployment of advanced radar and EW systems. You will apply strong RF and radar engineering expertise to diagnose faults and drive performance improvements to ensure readiness in challenging environments.

As a leader, you will manage technicians, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and traceability of all testing and deployment activities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hardware and software engineering experience in radar/EW.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Master’s or Ph.D. degree is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of RF principles and radar theory.
• Proficiency with CST, AWR, or ANSYS HFSS.
• Experience with RF testing equipment (spectrum analysers, network analysers, oscilloscopes).
• Experience with radar systems such as phased-array, pulse-Doppler, or SAR.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, hardware testing, and fault diagnosis.
• Lead fault-finding and RCFA for radar anomalies.
• Manage a team of technicians and junior engineers.
• Coordinate with procurement and repair centers to manage spares and inventory.
• Maintain maintenance logs and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead field deployment for qualification and data gathering.
• Collaborate with system engineers, mechanical engineers, software teams and algorithms specialists to ensure system availability.
• Document testing processes and results with traceability.
• Identify risks during maintenance and propose mitigation strategies.
• Keep up to date with RF and radar technologies and industry trends.

Job description

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

We are seeking an experienced Radar Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and field deployment activities for advanced radar and electronic warfare (EW) systems. The role combines strong RF and radar engineering expertise with hands‑on fault diagnosis and system performance analysis to ensure system reliability, operational readiness, and continuous performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Perform and supervise routine inspections, hardware testing, and complex fault diagnosis using diagnostic tools and circuit diagrams.
• Troubleshooting & Analysis: Lead fault-finding, perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for radar anomalies, and develop robust, long-term corrective actions.
• Team Leadership: Manage a team of technicians and junior engineers, delegating daily tasks, providing technical mentorship, and ensuring strict adherence to SOPs.
• Spare Parts & Inventory: Coordinate with procurement and repair centers to manage critical spares, consumables, and supply chain replenishment.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate maintenance logs, update technical schematics, and ensure all work complies with strict safety and industry regulations.
• Deployment of operational systems: Lead and co‑ordinate field deployment of systems for qualification and gathering of operational data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, mechanical engineers, software teams and algorithms specialists to ensure system availability
• Document testing processes, results, and system behavior during the phases, ensuring comprehensive traceability.
• Identify risks during maintenance and repair and propose mitigation strategies to avoid delays or performance issues.
• Keep up to date with the latest RF and radar technologies and industry trends.
  

Basic Qualifications

• Native Arabic speaker
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in hardware and software engineering with strong focus in radar or EW applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master’s or a Ph.D. degree is a plus with preference given to the highest qualification.
• Strong knowledge of RF principles and radar theory, including doppler frequency modulation, pulse compression and beamforming.
• Proficiency with simulation tools such as CST, AWR, or ANSYS HFSS
• Proficiency in RF testing equipment (e.g., spectrum analysers, network analysers, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Experience with radar systems, such as phased‑array radar, pulse‑Doppler radar, or synthetic aperture radar (SAR).
• Strong insight on radar and EW signal processing
• Experience with electronic schematics
  

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.