Senior Systems Engineer - UAV Ground Control Station

ABOUT EDGE

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

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THE ROLE

The Senior Systems Engineer - UAV Ground Control Station GCS will lead the architecture design integration verification and lifecycle support of secure and mission-critical UAV GCS systems The role will work across GCS hardware networking RF communications C2 telemetry rugged computing and ground-to-air system integration while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead GCS system architecture design and integration
• Define system requirements interfaces ICDs network topology and data flows
• Integrate RF SATCOM LTE 5G Wi-Fi modems and UAV datalinks
• Lead integration of computing networking power HMI and ruggedized hardware
• Ensure seamless ground-to-air hardware-software C2 telemetry and video integration
• Lead verification validation environmental RF and EMI EMC testing
• Conduct hardware bring-up debugging troubleshooting and performance optimization
• Support SRR PDR CDR and TRR and manage technical risks
• Prepare system specifications network diagrams BOMs test reports and technical documentation
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to multidisciplinary engineering teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Electronics Computer Systems Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline 7 12 years of relevant experience in aerospace defence UAV UAS robotics or mission-critical systems
• Strong experience in GCS hardware architecture embedded systems networking RF communications and system integration
• Experience with Ethernet IP CAN UART SPI and related communication interfaces
• Experience integrating RF systems UAV datalinks SATCOM modems antennas and communication systems
• Experience with rugged computing platforms power systems operator consoles and hardware integration
• Understanding of HMI for mission-control applications
• Experience with system integration verification validation debugging and field testing
• Familiarity with DOORS Jama or similar requirements management tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master s degree in Aerospace System Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with tactical communications secure networking multi-link aggregation and BVLOS operations
• Knowledge of secure C2 architectures and MBSE
• Experience with MIL-STD-810 MIL-STD-461 DO-160 and DO-254
• Experience with EMI EMC environmental qualification thermal and reliability testing
• Familiarity with STANAG NATO interoperability standards particularly STANAG 4586
• Experience with defence-grade RF SATCOM and UAV communication systems
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements for mission-critical systems

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

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…