Principal System & Subsystem Engineer

Edge
📍 abu dhabi, abu dhabi, United-Arab-Emirates 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026

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.

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Job Details

  • Location abu dhabi, abu dhabi
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other-General
  • Posted Date July 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 17, 2026