Systems Engineer – UAV Avionics & Mission Systems

🚀 We're Hiring | Systems Engineer – UAV Avionics & Mission Systems

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Relocation Support Available)

Are you passionate about developing next-Generation UAV technologies? We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer – UAV Avionics & Mission Systems to lead the integration, validation, and deployment of advanced avionics and mission systems for cutting-edge UAV platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage system-level requirements for avionics, navigation, datalinks, and mission payloads.
• Develop system architecture and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Lead the integration of flight control systems, mission computers, autopilots, and advanced sensor payloads.
• Evaluate and integrate COTS and custom avionics solutions, including EO/IR, COMINT, SIGINT, and LiDAR payloads.
• Plan and execute Verification & Validation (V&V), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), ground testing, and flight-testing activities.
• Analyze telemetry and flight test data to ensure system performance, reliability, and mission readiness.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards including DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-810.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Support airworthiness, cybersecurity, safety, and quality assurance activities.
• Lead technical design reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and QR while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Avionics, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (required)
• Master’s degree in Avionics Systems or Systems Engineering (preferred)

Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in avionics or mission systems engineering for UAVs or aerospace platforms
• Proven track record in avionics integration, flight control, and ISR sensor payloads
• Deep familiarity with UAV command & control, datalink systems, and RF payloads

Technical Tools:

• Systems engineering tools: DOORS, Polarion, SysML/UML
• Communication/data protocols: ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, Ethernet, UART
• RTOS environments: VxWorks, QNX, embedded Linux
• Testing tools: Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), telemetry analysis, simulation environments
• Familiarity with sensor fusion, RF link integration, and mission planning software

Ideal Attributes

• Strong systems-thinking and interdisciplinary engineering skills
• High attention to safety, reliability, and mission assurance
• Skilled communicator with excellent technical documentation capability
• Able to lead multi-functional teams and interface with diverse stakeholders
• Agile and proactive in high-stakes, dynamic development programs