Lead Design Engineer

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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.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Design Engineer – Turrets & Weapon Systems (TWS) to join our team.

This role combines hands-on engineering and design with technical leadership
, taking ownership of Turrets & Weapon Systems development from concept through prototype manufacturing, integration, and verification. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team while ensuring technical performance, quality, cost, and project requirements are achieved.

• Lead the design and development of manned and unmanned Turrets & Weapon Systems, including Remote Weapon Stations (RWS).
• Perform hands-on engineering and design activities, including CAD design, engineering calculations, material and subsystem selection, and requirements analysis.
• Lead and mentor engineers and designers, defining technical tasks, priorities, and development objectives.
• Own assigned design packages and subsystems from concept through prototype verification
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• Develop technical solutions that meet defined performance, cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Lead and support prototype manufacturing, assembly, integration, and verification activities.
• Perform systems engineering activities and ensure effective integration between relevant subsystems.
• Review and verify Technical Data Packs (TDPs), ensuring technical accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Define engineering work packages, resource requirements, and development plans.
• Monitor engineering progress, technical risks, dependencies, and project milestones.
• Implement and maintain engineering processes, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, testing, and production teams throughout the product-development lifecycle.
• Provide engineering support during product introduction, serial production, and after-sales activities.
• Provide timely technical updates to R&D leadership, highlighting key risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
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• Minimum 6 years of experience in the design and development of Turrets & Weapon Systems (T&WS).
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading or managing engineers and/or designers
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• Strong hands-on experience with manned/unmanned turrets, Remote Weapon Stations, or related weapon systems
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• Strong understanding of turret and weapon-system subsystems and their integration.
• Experience taking engineering designs from concept through prototype, integration, and verification
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• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, design processes, and product-release requirements.
• Experience developing and reviewing Technical Data Packs (TDPs).
• Proficiency with relevant engineering tools such as CAD, PLM, CAE, MATLAB/Simulink, or other discipline-specific engineering tools
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.