ABOUT THE ROLE
The Principal Maintenance Manager is a senior technical leadership role overseeing the maintenance, reliability, and operational readiness of advanced radar and EW systems. You’ll lead specialized engineering and technical teams, drive preventive maintenance and root-cause analysis, and oversee system upgrades, integration, and calibration.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Planning: Develop long-term reliability programs and preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to maximize radar uptime and minimize unexpected operational downtime.
- Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and mechanics specialized in microwave, RF (radio frequency), and digital signal processing systems.
- Budget Management: Oversee departmental budgets, forecast CapEx for major hardware upgrades, and manage supplier or vendor contracts for specialized radar components.
- Technical Oversight: Direct root-cause failure analyses to quickly troubleshoot hardware, software, or calibration anomalies and restore operational status.
- Compliance & Safety: Enforce rigorous safety regulations, defense standards (e.g., MIL-STD), and quality control protocols for high-voltage and RF radiation zones.
- Systems Integration: Coordinate the installation, testing, and calibration of new radar installations and legacy upgrades.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in maintenance and deployment of radar or EW systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
- A Master’s or a Ph.D. degree is a plus with preference given to the highest qualification.
- Strong knowledge of RF principles and radar theory, including phased array and AESA technology.
- Proficiency with maintenance software and tools.
- Strong insight on radar and EW signal processing.
- Experience on military, civilian or aviation radar and communication systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimize complex systems.
- High attention to detail with the ability to innovate and improve system performance.
WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
Launched in November 2019, the company is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond. 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.
Any information you share as part of your candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.
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.
