Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomous Defense Systems

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Group’s ADVANCED CONCEPTS unit seeks a senior systems engineer to own the technical performance of defense products through all life-cycle stages. The role requires hands-on design with CAD/FEA/CFD, MBSE, and real-time software for ground and airborne systems.

Expect on-site duties in the United Arab Emirates with advanced prototyping using 3D printing and CNC. Strong expertise in C++, ROS, PX4 and MAVLink is essential to integrate hardware and software for reliable ground control and

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent.
• Master's or PhD preferred for senior level.
• Minimum 18 years of systems engineering experience in defense product development.
• Proficiency in missile design, flight mechanics and structural considerations.
• Proficiency with CAD, FEA and CFD; MBSE and related software.

Responsibilities

• Own technical authority and accountability for product system performance across life cycle.
• Perform mission analysis, requirements definition, architecture, verification and validation.
• Lead detailed aircraft and missile design using CAD; ensure engineering standards compliance.
• Analyze aerodynamics and flight mechanics using CFD and simulations.
• Direct hands-on prototyping using 3D printing, CNC and PCB design.
• Implement hardware/software integration with PX4/MAVLink and ROS-based frameworks.

Skills

Systems engineering

Flight mechanics

MBSE

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's or PhD in Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

CFD

ROS

PX4

MAVLink

Qt

QML

Job description

Edge Group’s ADVANCED CONCEPTS unit seeks a senior systems engineer to own the technical performance of defense products through all life-cycle stages. The role requires hands-on design with CAD/FEA/CFD, MBSE, and real-time software for ground and airborne systems.

Expect on-site duties in the United Arab Emirates with advanced prototyping using 3D printing and CNC. Strong expertise in C++, ROS, PX4 and MAVLink is essential to integrate hardware and software for reliable ground control and