The Test Equipment Development Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and maintenance of custom and commercial test equipment used to verify the functionality and performance of UAV systems and subsystems. This includes automated test equipment (ATE), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups, diagnostic tools, and test harnesses across various disciplines (avionics, propulsion, communications, and electrical systems). The role ensures efficient, safe, and repeatable testing processes that are critical to platform reliability and certification.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Design & Development of Test Equipment:
- Design and develop custom test equipment (hardware and software) for the validation of various subsystems.
- Define technical requirements for ATE, simulation rigs, and integration benches for UAV platforms.
- Specify and develop test interface hardware, signal conditioning, harnesses, and instrumentation setups for lab and field use.
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System Integration & Automation:
- Develop test automation scripts and software (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB) to execute, control, and log test sequences.
- Integrate test equipment with telemetry, data acquisition systems, and HIL environments.
- Ensure compliance with relevant protocols.
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Validation, Calibration & Maintenance:
- Support initial validation and verification of test equipment.
- Develop calibration plans and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Maintain version control and configuration of test setups.
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Support for System and Subsystem Testing:
- Provide engineering support during component, subsystem, and platform-level testing.
- Collaborate with integration and test teams to ensure test coverage and traceability to system requirements.
- Document test equipment designs and procedures.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering (REQUIRED).
- Master’s Degree in Test Systems Engineering, Automation, or related field (PREFERRED).
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Professional Experience:
- Minimum 10+ years in the design and deployment of aerospace or defense test equipment.
- Proven experience in developing test benches, ATE, or HIL systems.
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Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience with test software development using LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or C/C++.
- Experience with data acquisition systems, sensors, and instrumentation calibration.
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Soft Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and systems-thinking abilities.
- Effective technical documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be eligible for UAE defense/security clearance.
- Willing to travel for testing and field support as required.
- Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage).
- Willingness to relocate to the UAE.
