Job Description
External Job Description Job description – Principal system and sub system engineer (UAEN) Reports To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Overview Senior UAE National role with full technical authority over end-to-end UAV systems engineering — covering architecture, subsystem integration, verification, and national capability development. Key responsibilities Systems architecture & design Define and own UAV system architectures across airborne platforms, payloads, datalinks, and GCS Govern requirements, ICDs, and functional allocations; act as final authority on trade studies and architectural decisions Ensure compliance with GCAA, EASA, FAA, MIL-STD/STANAG standards Subsystem integration Lead integration of hardware, software, mechanical, electrical, and RF subsystems Ensure performance, safety, SWaP, and reliability targets are met; resolve system-level conflicts proactively Technical leadership & capability building Mentor systems, software, avionics, and mechanical engineers; lead SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR reviews Institutionalize SE processes and support Emirati talent development Verification, validation & flight test oversight Define V&V strategies across lab, ground, and flight testing; ensure full requirements-to-acceptance traceability Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions on system-level issues Program execution & stakeholder engagement Qualifications - UAE National - Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering (or related) - 5+ years hands-on UAV systems engineering experience — flight control, autonomy, sensor fusion - Proven track record in system architecture, integration, verification, and flight testing - Deep knowledge of UAV subsystems: avionics, propulsion, sensors, comms, payloads - Proficiency in SysML/MBSE, MATLAB/Simulink, DOORS or equivalent tools - Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across military and commercial UAV programs - High-level technical writing ability
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