Senior Test Equipment Engineer

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,000 - 625,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

family visas

annual flight tickets

medical insurance for you and dependem

Job summary

Edge Group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Structural Test Engineer to oversee structural testing, validation of the UAV platform, and ensure airframe integrity meets safety and durability standards. You will work with design, integration and flight-test teams to verify structural elements align with strict specifications.

You will lead analysis, testing setup and data interpretation, apply industry standards, and document results and mitigations, contributing to safe, reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in structural testing, with a focus on aerospace, UAV, or defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams
• Failure Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
• Structural Analysis and Reporting
• Compliance with Standards and Regulations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Load cells

Strain gauges

Test rigs

Vibration testing equipment

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Abaqus

Simcenter Testlab

SolidWorks

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Structural Test Engineer is responsible from; structural testing (including static, dynamic, and fatigue testing) and validation of the UAV platform, ensuring the airframe and all supporting structures meet performance, safety, and durability standards and will work closely with design, integration, and flight test teams to ensure that all structural elements meet stringent specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams
• Failure Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
• Structural Analysis and Reporting
• Compliance with Standards and Regulations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in structural testing, with a focus on aerospace, UAV, or defense systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills :

• Knowledge of structural testing (static, dynamic, and fatigue) and test setup design.
• Proficiency in test equipment used for structural testing (e.g., load cells, strain gauges, test rigs, vibration testing equipment).
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus) and the ability to interpret structural test results in the context of design requirements.
• Familiarity with structural modal analysis software (e.g., Simcenter Testlab) and the ability to interpret modal test results and compare them to the FEM results).
• Familiarity with Design CAD software like SolidWorks.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and analysis tools (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar software) for collecting, processing, and analyzing test data.

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
• 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.