Senior System Engineer - Stability & Control

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Company: EDGE Group PJSC

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.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About ADAS I

ADASI is the regional leader in autonomous systems and services, dedicated to offering holistic solutions – from the development and production of unmanned systems to joint mission analysis and equipment acquisition. We manufacture, operate, and maintain next-generation autonomous capabilities for air, land, and sea, operating in demanding environments. Headquartered in the UAE, we are committed to advancing the region’s technological edge in defense innovation.

The Systems Engineer – Stability and Control is responsible for the analysis, modeling, design, and validation of flight dynamics, stability and control and related systems for ADASI's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This role ensures that platform-level control characteristics meet operational, safety, and regulatory requirements. The position is key to defining aerodynamic control effectiveness
, handling qualities
, and flight safety margins across multiple mission profiles.

Stability & Control Analysis

• Perform longitudinal, lateral and directional stability analyses using linear and non-linear models across various UAV flight regimes.
• Define control surface sizing
  , actuator response, and control authority based on aerodynamic and mission requirements.
• Evaluate natural modes
  , handling qualities, and stability margins throughout the flight envelope and all phases of flight

Modeling, Simulation & Control Design

• Develop 6-DOF flight dynamics models using MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools for simulation and control system integration.
• Support the design and tuning of autopilot control laws (e.g., PID, LQR, Gain-Scheduling controllers) to meet stability and performance criteria.
• Integrate aerodynamic and mass properties/data into dynamic models for high-fidelity simulation.

Verification, Testing & Validation

• Define and execute Verification & Validation (V&V) strategies for stability and control requirements through simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight test campaigns.
• Analyze flight test data to assess dynamic response, control stability, and trim conditions.
• Support wind tunnel testing, ground testing, and flight testing
  , including pre- and post-flight predictions and analyses.

System Integration & Interdisciplinary Coordination

• Work closely with aerodynamics, flight controls, avionics, mechanical systems, and software engineering teams to ensure control system integration and compatibility.
• Provide input to airworthiness assessments, safety analysis, and certification documents
  , including handling qualities evaluations per MIL-F-8785C or similar standards.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including control system models
  , stability reports
  , control surface effectiveness data
  , and compliance matrices.
• Ensure alignment with applicable UAV and aerospace standards, including
  CS-UAS
  , MIL-STD-1797
  , and internal ADASI/EDGE design standards

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical/
  Aerospace Engineering
  , Flight Mechanics
  , Control Systems Engineering
  , or…