EDGE Group

Principal Engineer (Guidance and Control)

EDGE Group

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Details

Type: Full Time

Post Date: 30+ days ago

Industry: Engineering And Technology

Job Description

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to act as a technical leader of guidance and control systems development and implementation. The principal engineer will support the department manager and give guidance to the engineers in the department. They will also be responsible for establishing the guidance and control capabilities and investigating future technologies that will advance the department.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Manage Any Of The Departmental Technical Capabilities Not Limited To:

  • Simulation

  • Guidance & Control

  • Tracking System

  • Software Development [SIL and PIL]

  • Lab Testing and Performance Verification

  • Mission Planning

  • Mentoring Engineers Not Limited To:

  • Junior Engineers

  • Engineer I

  • Engineer II

  • Senior Engineer

  • Flight Test

  • Pre-Flight Preparation

  • Flight Test

  • Post-Flight Analysis

  • Future Investigation

  • Investigate Cutting Edge Technologies

  • Implementation of Futuristic Methodologies and Algorithms

  • Capability Establishment and Tools

  • Establish Guidance & Control Capabilities

  • Establish Infrastructure, Tools, and Labs

Experience & Education Qualifications:

  • At least 10-15 year of experience working on guided weapon systems or relevant experience and certifications.

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in relevant fields (i.e. electrical, mechanical, embedded systems, aerospace engineering, etc.)

  • At least 5 years of experience in engineering management and leadership.

  • Detailed knowledge of the engineering discipline and the development of guided weapon systems.

  • Guided Weapon System

  • System Engineering

  • Capabilities Establishment

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 establishing 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. With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 20 entities into four core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Electronic Warfare & Cyber Technologies, and Trading & Mission Support.

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