Lead Design Engineer

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

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.
• 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.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 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.
• Strong hands‑on experience with manned/unmanned turrets, Remote Weapon Stations, or related weapon systems.
• Strong understanding of turret and weapon‑system subsystems and their integration.
• Experience taking engineering designs from concept through prototype, integration, and verification.
• 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.
• Strong…