About the Job: We are seeking a Test Equipment Development Systems Engineer to join our Engineering & Technology team. This role involves designing, developing, and validating custom and commercial test equipment critical for the functional verification and performance assurance of ADASI's UAV platforms. You will be responsible for leading projects that ensure accuracy, repeatability, and compliance with aerospace defense standards, which is vital for mission-readiness and reliability of advanced unmanned systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop custom test equipment (hardware and software) for avionics, propulsion, and communication systems.
- Define technical requirements for Automated Test Equipment (ATE), integration benches, and simulation rigs.
- Develop and automate test scripts using programming languages such as LabVIEW, Python, and MATLAB.
- Integrate test platforms with telemetry, data acquisition systems, and real-time Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace protocols including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, CAN Bus, and Ethernet.
- Support Verification and Validation (V&V) activities including calibration, root cause analysis, and preventive maintenance.
- Provide support during platform, subsystem, and environmental testing campaigns.
- Maintain technical documentation, version control, and test equipment manuals.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Electronics, or Systems Engineering (required); Master’s degree in Test Systems or Automation Engineering (preferred).
- Experience: 10+ years in aerospace, UAV, or defense test equipment development. Proven experience in building ATE, integration rigs, or HIL setups for complex systems.
- Technical Tools: Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++. Familiarity with data acquisition systems, signal conditioning, PCB debugging tools, and aerospace standards (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, CAN, Ethernet). Experience with requirements tools such as DOORS.
Ideal Attributes:
- Strong systems-thinking and diagnostic skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, process control, and test coverage.
- Comfortable working independently or within a cross-functional team.
- Adaptable and solution-oriented in a high-paced aerospace development environment.
- Proficient in documenting complex systems and troubleshooting procedures.
Language Requirements: There are no specific language requirements mentioned, but proficiency in English is typically expected in the aerospace and defense industry.
Why Join ADASI: At ADASI, you'll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the defense and aerospace sector. We promote a high-performance culture that encourages innovation and empowers employees to make a significant impact in national security and technology evolution.
Work Conditions: On-site
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
