Installation And Cabling Technician

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.

Pulse Nova, an EDGE and INDRA joint venture, is seeking an Installation & Cabling Technician to support the assembly, installation, and integration of advanced defense systems across naval, ground, and airborne platforms. The role focuses on cable harness fabrication, electrical panel wiring, equipment installation, and cabling of radar, electronic warfare, and command-and-control systems. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality installations, perform basic electrical testing, and support system integration, acceptance testing, and field trials in a dynamic, technology‑driven defense environment.

• Fabricate, assemble, and install cable harnesses (RF, power, data/Ethernet, control) and wire electrical panels per engineering drawings and interconnection diagrams.
• Assemble and install systems — radar antennas, EW units, C2 racks, electrical panels, and sensors — on naval, ground‑vehicle, and airborne/UAS platforms per engineering instructions.
• Route and secure cables in trays, conduits, and equipment racks; perform labeling, strain relief, and connectorization in line with workmanship standards.
• Perform continuity, insulation, and basic functional checks on installed cabling and hardware.
• Support engineers during integration, FAT/SAT, and field trials (setup, troubleshooting assistance, tear‑down).
• Maintain tools, test equipment, and consumables; support inventory of cables, connectors, and hardware.
• Report installation issues and non‑conformities and support corrective actions.

• Vocational/technical qualifications in electronics, electrical, or electromechanical trades.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in cable harness fabrication, electrical panel wiring, and system assembly (defense, aerospace, naval, or industrial/automotive sectors).
• Practical knowledge of crimping, soldering, and connectorization (RF connectors such as N, SMA, TNC; Ethernet RJ45; power connectors).
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, electrical panel layouts, cable routing plans, and mechanical drawings.
• Basic use knowledge of multimeters and cable test equipment.
• Working English sufficient for technical instructions.
• Willingness to travel to integration sites and field/desert test campaigns.
• Physically able to perform installation work, including lifting and working inside vehicles, vessels, or confined platform spaces.
• Fully certified for working at heights

Launched in November 2019, the UAE’s 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.

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