Senior Test & Verification Architect – Defence Systems

Edge Group

United Arab Emirates

On-site

AED 440,000 - 660,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

EDGE Group PJSC in the UAE is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer for Test and Verification to lead verification planning, strategy, and execution for a Defence Tactical Data Link and C2 system. You will collaborate across systems engineering, software, hardware, and customer teams to ensure traceability of requirements, interfaces, and performance objectives throughout the programme lifecycle.

The role emphasizes MBSE using Enterprise Architect and Jama Connect, with opportunities to

Qualifications

Degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
10+ years of experience in test and verification activities within defence communications, C4ISR, or mission-critical systems.
Understanding of systems engineering and system lifecycle processes.
Experience developing and executing structured verification activities, including V&V methodologies, test planning, and complex test case design.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate technical issues clearly.
Comfortable operating within complex defence engineering environments.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain verification plans, strategies, acceptance criteria, and test methodologies (automated & manual) for Defence Communications and C2 systems
Analyse system/subsystem requirements to determine appropriate verification methods and support traceability within the programme's digital engineering environment
Develop and execute test cases spanning system/user acceptance, functional, interface, network, operational scenario, performance, and regression testing
Support integration lab, factory acceptance, site acceptance, and operational acceptance activities
Record, analyse, and report test results and anomalies via formal test metrics, evidence, Summary Test Reports, and Defect Reports
Use automated toolsets for HMI, API, and network-level test and demonstration activities; manage defects and issues