senior Systems Engineer

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior Systems Engineer with a strong background in embedded systems and wireless technologies. You will lead system architecture, decompose requirements, and define interfaces for complex hardware-software integrations.

The role requires 10+ years in systems engineering, 5+ years in wireless tech, and hands-on experience with RF and hardware security concepts. Collaboration across cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics engineering, Computer engineering, or Mechanical (Master's/PhD preferred).
• 10+ years in systems engineering or embedded systems development with hardware-software integration.
• 5+ years with wireless technologies (WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE, 5G).

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain system requirements and design specs.
• Perform system integration, testing and validation of wireless devices.
• Define architecture with requirement decomposition and interface definitions.
• Understand RF design, antennas, and wireless standards.
• Know embedded systems, hardware security (HSM, secure boot, TEE).

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree (EE/CE/Mech)

Job description

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About EDGE Group

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain system requirements and technical specifications documentation (design specs, architecture diagrams, API docs)
• Perform system integration, testing and validation of wireless communication devices
• Define system architecture, including requirements decomposition/allocation, interface definition and trade studies
• Working knowledge of RF design, antenna systems and wireless standards/protocols
• Understanding of embedded systems (hardware, software, RTL) and hardware security fundamentals (HSM, secure boot, TEE)

Education and Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical or related field (Master's/PhD preferred)
• 10+ years in systems engineering or embedded systems development, including hardware-software integration, system architecture design, and leading technical/cross-functional teams
• 5+ years with wireless communication technologies (WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE, 5G)

Key Skills

• Excellent technical writing and communication skills (verbal & written) for cross-functional collaboration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and adapt to a fast-evolving technology landscape
• Team collaboration skills, including mentoring junior engineers