Principal System Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Principal System Engineer - Desert Sting at the company is responsible for developing, executing, and improving the system engineering program for the guided weapon product. The incumbent ensures Technical (Requirement, Risk) Management of the programme deliverables and ensures that the System functional specifications adhere to system requirements. They also ensure traceability and interface compliance to the system specification of the product.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Desert Sting Project Manager and design team in developing the Engineering Management Plan
• Provide inputs to a software-design-requirement with achievable test verification, fully traceable from development through operational test
• Support systems architecture and lead the transition to software architecture components and views with an emphasis on modular, open architecture implementations
• Support Earned Value Process through evaluation, execution, and impact assessments to technical performance by identifying risks and presenting mitigation options
• Analyze requirements to support software design, test, and traceability from development through operational test including incorporating software design-oriented thought processes, as well as ensuring verification oriented results
• Support test activity from test case development through test script execution
• Support generation of material for contract deliverables
• Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, and/or evaluate requirements for product systems
• Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation
• Ensure the alignment of product design with requirements
• Develop design and product specifications
• Conduct functional analysis to ensure safety of the systems, sub-systems, and interface
• Write the functional requirements of systems, sub-systems, and components
• Manage the technical deliverables on time required by Project Management
• Perform other tasks like technical baseline management of the programme, confirming technical performance of the product, validating evaluation/flight test results of sub-systems and product, and conducting verification of product performance against System Requirement Specification
• Coach and mentor junior team members and contribute to the knowledge of the office through collaborative exchange

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in electronics or systems engineering
• 10+ years of extensive experience in system design and development for missile programs in the Defence Environment
• Proven practical experience with Risk Assessment, Test and Evaluation for missile programs
• Expert knowledge of System Interface Management
• Demonstrated expertise with Traceability and Verification Management
• Data pack management and change control

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Engineering relevant to the defense industry

WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
Launched in November 2019, the company is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, designed to develop agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, positioning the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and 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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Working at the company comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free, and benefits can include:

• Family visas
• Annual flight tickets
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents
• 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 organization, 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.