Principal CAD Designer Electrical

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.

The Principal CAD Designer - Electronic is responsible for the design, control, and release of complex PCB layouts and manufacturing documentation within a highly regulated engineering environment.
The role requires expertise in Altium Designer, Windchill PLM, PCB design standards, and configuration management processes to support the development of high-reliability electronic products.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, maintain PCB design standards, and ensure all deliverables are ready for manufacturing and compliant with applicable quality requirements.

• Develop multi-layer PCB layouts, component placements, and routing solutions using Altium Designer, considering signal integrity, EMC/EMI, thermal, and manufacturability requirements.
• Generate complete manufacturing documentation packages, including Gerber files, ODB++, NC drill files, assembly drawings, fabrication outputs, and BOMs.
• Manage PCB configurations, revisions, part structures, and change control activities within Windchill PLM, ensuring full traceability and configuration integrity.
• Review PCB designs, maintain component libraries, mentor junior designers, and drive continuous improvement in PCB design methodologies and documentation standards.

• Diploma or Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8–15 years of experience in PCB CAD design, layout development, and manufacturing documentation within a regulated industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Altium Designer, including schematic integration, PCB layout, routing, and library management.
• Strong knowledge of Windchill PDM/PLM, IPC standards, configuration management, and manufacturing-ready PCB documentation practices.

• Experience in defence, aerospace, or other high-reliability industries operating under formal configuration control and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of Zuken and/or Mentor Graphics, with experience supporting design reviews, product lifecycle management, and engineering change processes.

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…