Company: EDGE Group PJSC
ABOUT EDGEHeadquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.
Together, we are shaping the future.
ABOUT THE ROLEJoin a cutting-edge engineering team developing advanced Electro-Optical (EO) Seeker Systems for next-generation precision-guided technologies. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Testing & Qualification Engineer to lead the planning, execution, verification, and qualification of EO seeker systems throughout the product development lifecycle.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing test methodologies, executing laboratory and field testing activities, analysing system performance, and ensuring compliance with technical, environmental, and qualification requirements. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system development, validation, production readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Plan and execute component, subsystem, and full seeker-level test activities.
- Develop test procedures, acceptance criteria, qualification plans, and verification matrices.
- Conduct EO seeker functional, performance, environmental, and qualification testing.
- Analyse test results, identify failures and performance gaps, and support root-cause investigations.
- Perform regression testing following hardware, software, firmware, or design modifications.
- Develop and maintain EO laboratory test setups, calibration methods, and automated testing solutions.
- Correlate laboratory, field, ground, and flight-test data using engineering and statistical analysis techniques.
- Produce high-quality technical reports, qualification evidence, and test documentation.
- Support design reviews, test readiness reviews, and qualification reviews.
- Coordinate with engineering, production, integration teams, suppliers, and external test facilities.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process and capability improvements.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Electro-Optical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in testing, verification, qualification, system integration, or product development.
- Experience with in defence, aerospace, electro-optics, or other high-technology industries.
- Strong understanding of verification, validation, and qualification methodologies.
- Experience with laboratory testing, performance characterization, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
- Strong technical reporting and documentation skills.
- Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience with EO systems, optical sensors, imaging systems, laser-based systems, or seeker technologies.
- Knowledge of SAL, IR/IIR seeker systems and environmental qualification standards.
- Experience using MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar engineering analysis and test automation tools.
- Exposure to field testing and flight-testing activities.
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 position 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.
At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.
Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are…
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