System Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle, SteerAI

SteerAI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education allowance

Free on-site meals

Annual flight allowance

Health coverage

Relocation support

Well-being activities

Job summary

SteerAI, an autonomous mobility technology company backed by VentureOne and ART Council, seeks a System Architect to lead design, integration, and optimization of robotic systems for autonomous vehicles and ground robots.

You will collaborate with hardware, software, and AI teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and high‑performance solutions while meeting safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in system architecture or systems engineering.
• Experience in autonomous vehicle systems or ground robotics.
• Strong understanding of V-model, SysML, MBSE, and sensor fusion.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, ROS, and modeling tools (EA, MD).
• Excellent communication skills; able to present complex concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead scalable architectural design for autonomous robotic systems meeting performance goals.
• Integrate sensors, computing, communication, and control systems across hardware/software/AI teams.
• Define and maintain System Requirements Specifications (SRS) with traceability and validation.
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML for clear representation.
• Identify risks and ensure safety/compliance per ISO 26262 and regulatory standards.
• Guide prototype development, testing, and validation against requirements.

Skills

Systems engineering

SysML

MBSE

Sensor fusion

Autonomous vehicles

Education

Engineering degree (BSc/MSc)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

ROS

Enterprise Architect

MagicDraw

Job description

SteerAI is an autonomous mobility technology company powered by VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council. SteerAI’s advanced AI-powered autonomy stack, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, empowers the logistics and defense industries by turning industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses that can handle complex off-road missions, transforming operations and protecting organizations' most important assets: their workforce.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Architect to join our cutting-edge autonomous robotics team. The ideal candidate will lead the design, integration, and optimization of robotic systems, particularly for autonomous vehicles and ground robots. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-performance robotic solutions that meet technical, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture Design: Lead the development of scalable and robust architectures for autonomous robotic systems, ensuring they meet performance goals and align with system requirements.
• Solution Design & Integration: Work with hardware, software, and AI teams to integrate sensors, computing platforms, communication modules, and control systems into cohesive robotic solutions.
• System Requirements Specification (SRS): Define and maintain system requirements, ensuring they are clear, traceable, and verifiable. Manage requirements lifecycle from definition to validation.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Utilize SysML to model and design systems, ensuring effective integration and clear representation of system components.
• Risk Management & Safety Compliance: Identify and mitigate risks in the system design, ensuring compliance with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and regulatory requirements for autonomous systems.
• Prototyping & Validation: Guide prototype development, testing, and validation of systems against defined requirements and performance indicators.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (hardware, software, AI, and product) to ensure seamless integration and alignment.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system diagrams, design specifications, and progress reports for stakeholders.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Lead architectural reviews, mentor junior engineers, and align team efforts with project milestones.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience: 5-8+ years in system architecture or systems engineering, with experience in autonomous vehicle systems or ground robotics.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including the V-model, SysML, MBSE, sensor fusion, and autonomous vehicle technologies.
• Software & Tools: Proficiency in tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, ROS, and architecture modeling tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect, MagicDraw).
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in integrating complex systems and addressing design challenges.

Nice to Have

• Autonomous Systems: Experience with autonomous vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), or field robotics.
• Safety Standards: Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ISO 21448).
• Emerging Technologies: Knowledge of AI, machine learning, edge computing, and cloud computing in autonomous systems.
• Simulation & Testing: Experience with simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink) and real-world testing of robotic systems.
• Agile Development: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive, tax-free salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

Our benefits include an education allowance, free on-site meals, annual flight allowance, health coverage, relocation support (if applicable), and access to well‑being activities such as sports and recreational events.

• education allowance, free on-site meals, annual flight allowance, health coverage, relocation support (if applicable), and access to well‑being activities such as sports and recreational events.