Principle Engineer-Radar System

Job Description:

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered 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.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

Principle Engineer-Radar System for Halcon lead the design, development, integration, and qualification of advanced radar seeker systems for airborne and precision-guided applications, providing technical leadership across RF/microwave, antenna, signal processing, and system engineering activities.

• Lead the design and development of radar seeker systems, including RF/microwave front-ends, antenna systems, and associated subsystems.
• Develop and optimize radar signal processing algorithms for target acquisition, tracking, classification, accuracy, and overall system performance.
• Lead system integration, ground and flight testing, verification, qualification, troubleshooting, and performance analysis of radar seeker systems.
• Provide technical leadership through design reviews, engineering documentation, mentoring of engineers, and implementation of advanced engineering practices.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in RF and Radar engineering, with at least 2 years of technical leadership or management experience.
• Advanced expertise in radar theory, RF/microwave design, antennas, electromagnetics, radar seeker systems, and signal processing.
• Strong experience with engineering and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, CST/HFSS, Microwave Office, and C/C++, as well as RF test equipment.

• Extensive experience in radar seeker development for military airborne platforms, missiles, or precision-guided munitions, including ground and flight testing.
• Proven leadership of complex radar/RF development programs, including systems engineering, design reviews, acceptance/qualification testing, and mentoring of engineering teams.

Launched in November 2019, the UAEs EDGE is one of the worlds 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…