Installation and Cabling Technician

ABOUT THE ROLE
Pulse Nova, a joint venture of the company and INDRA, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
Launched in November 2019, the company's technology group 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 within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At the company, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, the company is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at the company also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to the company.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that the company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of the company, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.