Principal Systems Engineer - Hydraulics Systems

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Job Purpose

System Architecture & Requirements Management

• Develop and manage system-level requirements and specifications for hydraulic systems, including pressure regulation, flow rates, fluid types, redundancy and safety features.
• Create and ensure system safety analysis in parallel and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) and hydraulic circuit diagrams.
• Collaborate with airframe, avionics, actuation, and control systems teams to ensure integrated hydraulic system solutions.
• Ensure the that requirement definition, design processes, verification and integration for custom developed systems are in place (ADASI side and/or supplier side)
• Prepare related design verification documents including system DDPs.

Design & Integration Support

• Support the selection, sizing, and integration of hydraulic components such as pumps, actuators, accumulators, reservoirs, filters, and valves.
• Ensure Design Life-Cycle management as per ARP4754
• Conduct trade studies on hydraulic system configurations, sizing and equipment selection considering weight, reliability, maintainability, and cost.
• Ensure hydraulic systems integrate effectively with structural, avionics, electrical, landing gear and control systems.

Analysis, Verification & Testing

• Contribute to hydraulic system analyses, including fluid dynamics simulations, contamination control studies, and thermal impact assessments.
• Define and execute verification testing: pressure testing, endurance testing, environmental qualification (e.g. MIL-STD-810H, DO-160).
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for hydraulic-related failures or performance issues.
• Develop System Safety Assessments starting with FHA, FMEA and PSA, supporting the safety engineers in parallel.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure hydraulic systems meet aerospace standards e.g.: MIL-PRF-5606, MIL-PRF-83282, MIL-STD-810H, DO-160.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation: system design descriptions, test reports, compliance matrices, and safety assessments.
• Support internal design reviews and prepare documentation for airworthiness, qualification and/or certification processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure hydraulic components meet technical and quality requirements.
• Ensure the requirement definition, design process, verification and integration for custom developed systems (internal or supplier development).
• Support design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and act as a key interface between hydraulic design activities and broader platform integration teams.
• Engage with manufacturing (DFM) and maintenance teams to ensure hydraulic system solutions are producible and maintainable.
• Ensure maintenance planning for hydraulic system and components including obsolescence management.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Fluid Power/Systems Engineering (REQUIRED)
• Master’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Hydraulics/Aerospace/Systems Engineering) (PREFERRED)

Professional Experience

• 8+ years of experience in aerospace or defense industries, with 4+ years in hydraulic system design, analysis and/or integration.
• Experience in UAVs, military aircraft, rotorcraft, or similar platforms preferred.
• Experience in safety-critical system design.
• Experience in system design life-cycle.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• + Hydraulic circuits and components (pumps, accumulators, valves, actuators)
• + Hydraulic fluid properties and contamination control
• + Fluid power simulation and analysis tools (e.g., SimHydraulics, Amesim, MATLAB/Simulink)
• + System safety, redundancy, and fail-safe principles
• Familiar with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) for packaging and integration validation
• Understanding of applicable standards (e.g. MIL-STD-810H, DO-160, , AS9100)
• Strong knowledge and experience in system development life cycle management
• Familiar with system safety, qualification and/or certification processes.
• Knowledge in environmental qualification and EMI & EMC compliance.
• Capable of technical management/monitoring of supplier design activities.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Systems thinking and ability to work across disciplines.
• Analytical and detail-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable and responsive to changing project demands.

Preferred Certifications

• INCOSE ASEP or CSEP – Preferred
• OEM or specialized training in hydraulic systems – Advantageous
• AS9100D or ISO 9001 quality systems awareness – Preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible for UAE defense/security clearance
• Willingness to travel for supplier reviews, integration activities, and testing
• Fluent in English (Arabic language skills are a plus)
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