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Control Systems Engineer

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Direct to Company Posted: 19 Aug 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

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Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing advanced control systems, focusing on target tracking and stabilization platforms. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and implementing control systems (PID, adaptive, model-based) for electro-optical systems.
  • Developing real-time control algorithms to ensure high precision and smooth operation.
  • Creating mathematical models and simulations to predict performance and refine control strategies.
  • Collaborating with hardware and software teams for integration with sensors (IMU, gyroscopes, accelerometers) and actuators.
  • Conducting system tuning, validation, and optimization to meet performance targets.
  • Testing and documenting control algorithms in lab and field environments.
  • Delivering technical papers, reports, and proposals to stakeholders.
  • Supporting laboratory testing and qualification efforts for optical systems and sensor products.
  • Conducting market studies, evaluating emerging technologies, and providing recommendations.
  • Mentoring and providing technical oversight as needed.

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Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field (PhD preferred).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in control systems engineering, particularly in gimbal stabilization.
  • Strong understanding of control theory and system design (PID, state-space, adaptive control).
  • Experience in designing control algorithms for stabilization and tracking systems (gimbals, optical platforms).
  • Hands-on experience in implementing real-time control algorithms in embedded systems, PLCs, or DSPs.
  • Proficiency in system modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Knowledge of C/C++ for embedded system development is advantageous.
  • Expertise in testing, tuning, and validating control systems for high-precision applications.

Key Skills:

  • Control System Design: PID, state-space, adaptive control.
  • Algorithm Development: Real-time control for tracking and stabilization.
  • System Modeling & Simulation: MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Testing & Validation: System tuning, performance optimization, troubleshooting.

Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates | Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time

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