Senior Engineer - Test Equipment
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.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Mechatronics for Halcon to support the design, development, integration, and deployment of advanced electronic test equipment and automated test solutions for defence and aerospace systems. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between product development and production by developing innovative hardware, software, and test solutions that ensure product quality, validation, and qualification compliance.
Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain electronic test equipment, test jigs, and automated test solutions for PCB assemblies, subassemblies, and subsystem-level testing.
- Develop firmware and software applications using multiple programming languages and development tools to support test automation and product validation.
- Interpret technical specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and test requirements to create effective hardware and software test interfaces.
- Lead and support mechatronics projects, participate in design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote best practices in testing, validation, and systems integration.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 12 years (Bachelor's) or 8 years (Master's) of relevant experience in electronics, aerospace, defence, or test equipment development environments.
- Strong experience in electronics design, embedded systems, test equipment development, and hardware/software integration.
- Working knowledge of MCUs, FPGAs, firmware development, software programming, automated test systems, and engineering development tools.
- Experience developing automated test equipment (ATE), production test systems, qualification test rigs, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system-level test solutions.
- Experience with in defence, aerospace, missile, UAV, or other mission‑critical engineering environments, including systems engineering and product qualification 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…
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