Principal System & Subsystem Engineer (ARE, AE)

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