Senior Systems Engineer — Autonomous Defense & UAVs

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE, via ADVANCED CONCEPTS, is accelerating development of high-technology autonomous systems and defense solutions in the UAE. The role provides technical leadership across life-cycle activities from requirements to verification and validation, with hands-on prototyping and hardware-software integration.

The candidate will drive design using PX4/MAVLink, CFD analyses, and ROS-based modular robotics, delivering robust, high-performance systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering is required.
• 18+ years of systems engineering experience in defense.
• Proficiency in missile design (flight mechanics, stability, weight and balance, structural design).
• CAD, FEA and CFD proficiency.
• MBSE and/or engineering specialty software experience.

Responsibilities

• Take the overall technical authority for the technical performance of a product system throughout its life cycle.
• Lead mission analysis, requirements definition, architecture, verification and validation.
• Lead detailed aircraft and missile design using advanced CAD software with precision and standards.
• Conduct CFD and flight mechanics analyses to inform design decisions.
• Direct hands-on prototyping using 3D printing, CNC machining, and PCB design.
• Design and develop defense systems with hardware-software integration using PX4 and MAVLink.
• Develop high-performance software in C++ for real-time processing and interfaces with ground control stations.
• Use ROS to develop modular robotic applications and sensor integration for flight scenarios.

Skills

Missile design

CAD/FEA/CFD

MBSE

System Testing & Validation

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's or PhD in Engineering

Job description

EDGE, via ADVANCED CONCEPTS, is accelerating development of high-technology autonomous systems and defense solutions in the UAE. The role provides technical leadership across life-cycle activities from requirements to verification and validation, with hands-on prototyping and hardware-software integration.

The candidate will drive design using PX4/MAVLink, CFD analyses, and ROS-based modular robotics, delivering robust, high-performance systems in a fast-paced environment.