Controls and Electrical Systems Manager

Location
Abu Dhabi, AE

About
The Controls and Electrical Systems Manager at the company will lead the design, development, and integration of power electronic and software subsystems critical to advanced gas turbine engine control. This includes rectifiers, motor/generator interfaces, fuel and plasma driver circuits, and RPM sensing/control electronics. The role demands expertise in high-reliability power conversion and real-time control integration with ECUs, along with the capability to build and expand the team. The company is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop DC-DC converters, motor drivers, ignition systems, and power supply circuits for embedded control and actuation systems.
• Select appropriate topologies based on application-specific power requirements and size/select power components accordingly.
• Architect and implement plasma ignition driver circuits, ensuring reliable high-voltage pulse generation under thermal and EMI constraints.
• Conduct circuit simulation to validate power stage behavior and switching performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure power subsystem compatibility and performance.
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including schematics and test procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Controls, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of experience in electrical or power electronics design, ideally in aerospace, defense, or automotive industries.
• Strong knowledge of motor/generator design and high-reliability ignition circuits.
• 3 years of experience in leading a team dedicated to R&D.

Desired Skills

• Experience with high-altitude or high-temperature applications and familiarity with starter/generator systems in aerospace.
• Working knowledge of design for manufacturability and PCB assembly constraints.

Behavioural Attributes

• Ability to deal with people of different experiences and cultures.
• Proactive, hands-on problem solver with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent cross-disciplinary communication skills.