Communication Engineer – UAV Systems

Atwad; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Advanced autonomous systems

Job summary

Atwad is seeking a Communication Engineer with UAV systems expertise to design, integrate and validate robust communication links across flight systems, payloads, ground stations, and companion computers. The role emphasizes telemetry, C2, and data-link reliability in autonomous platforms.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years in UAV communications, strong embedded skills, and the ability to collaborate with firmware and hardware teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience as a Communication Engineer – UAV Systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and validate communication systems for UAV and autonomous platforms.
• Work on telemetry, command-and-control, and data-link systems.
• Integrate and debug communication protocols across embedded systems.
• Support flight controller, ground station, payload, and companion-computer connectivity.
• Troubleshoot latency, packet loss, link reliability, interference, and range issues.
• Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams on interface and protocol implementation.
• Conduct field testing, validation, and reliability analysis.
• Document communication architecture, test results, and system behavior.

Skills

Embedded comms

UAV comms

Telemetry & C2

Wireless comms

Debug serial/network

Analytical skills

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications Eng

Tools

MAVLink

UART

SPI

CAN

RS485

Ethernet

Job description

Location:2 nd Industrial City, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-Time/ On-site

Application Period: 06 September 2026 – 30 September 2026

About Atwad

Atwad is dedicated to driving innovation in autonomous systems and engineering excellence across the region. Our technologies empower customers to meet complex operational challenges with confidence and precision. We are expanding our footprint, forging partnerships, and continuously pushing the boundaries of what autonomous systems can achieve.

About the Role

We are seeking a Communication Engineer with experience in UAV communication systems, telemetry, and protocol integration. The role focuses on dependable communication between flight systems, payloads, ground stations, and companion computers.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and validate communication systems for UAV and autonomous platforms.
• Work on telemetry, command-and-control, and data-link systems.
• Integrate and debug communication protocols across embedded systems.
• Support flight controller, ground station, payload, and companion-computer connectivity.
• Troubleshoot latency, packet loss, link reliability, interference, and range issues.
• Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams on interface and protocol implementation.
• Conduct field testing, validation, and reliability analysis.
• Document communication architecture, test results, and system behavior.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience as a Communication Engineer – UAV Systems.

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of embedded communication systems
• Knowledge of UAV communication architecture
• Experience with telemetry and control communication
• Good understanding of wireless and digital communication fundamentals
• Ability to debug serial and network-based communication issues
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional engineering teams

Added Skills Wanted

• Exposure to MAVLink, UART, SPI, CAN, RS485, Ethernet, and serial protocol integration
• RF basics, antenna behavior, and link reliability concepts, Packet analysis, and communication debugging
• Experience in UAV, robotics, defense, industrial, or autonomous systems
• Ground station communication and payload communication experience
• Field testing and range validation experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Annual leave in accordance with applicable company policies and Saudi regulations
• Professional training and technical development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on advanced autonomous systems and engineering technologies