The Principal Engineer for Guidance and Control serves as a senior technical leader responsible for developing and implementing guidance and control systems. This role supports the Department Manager, provides technical direction, mentors engineers across all levels, and drives capability development. Additionally, the position leads the investigation and integration of advanced technologies to strengthen the company's guidance and control capabilities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage departmental capabilities in simulation, guidance and control, tracking systems, software development (SIL/PIL), lab testing & performance verification, and mission planning.
- Guide and mentor engineers.
- Support pre-flight preparation, participate in flight testing, and conduct post-flight analysis and performance verification.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to guidance and control, supporting the adoption of new methodologies, architectures, and algorithms.
- Develop and expand guidance and control engineering capabilities, establishing required infrastructure, laboratories, and supporting tools.
Experience & Qualifications
Required:
- 10–15 years of experience in guided weapon systems or advanced aerospace/defence technologies.
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years in engineering management or technical leadership.
- Strong understanding of guided weapon system development, guidance and control engineering, systems engineering, and capability establishment in high-technology environments.
Preferred:
- Experience in leading aerospace or defence organizations.
- Expertise in simulation, algorithm development, and mission systems.
Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
About the company
The company is a leader in next-generation weapon systems, autonomous technologies, and precision guidance solutions. We maintain full in-house capability across the entire value chain for gravity-release bomb guidance systems, including design, development, testing, manufacturing, and assembly. Our integrated approach enables high-quality, cost-efficient, and rapidly adaptable defence solutions.
