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Senior C2 Systems Engineer

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 06 Aug 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

Our intelligent platform integrates a distributed network of sensors and unmanned systems into a cohesive operational picture. As a Senior C2 Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the command-and-control layer of this platform, transforming raw data into actionable insights through the Common Operational Picture (COP). Your primary focus will involve managing the sensor network, facilitating command workflows, and ensuring effective operational decision-making.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Common Operational Picture (COP):

    • Develop and enhance the COP, integrating real-time data from various domains (air, ground, sea).
    • Manage track correlation and data representation for operator interactions.
    • Establish data models and interoperability standards.
  • Sensor Network Management & Control:

    • Oversee sensor tasking, mode control, and ensure operational efficiency.
    • Implement health monitoring, calibration workflows, and manage sensor interactions.
  • Command & Control Workflows:

    • Design operator workflows for decision support and response tasking.
    • Automate and encode mission rules, ensuring clear guidelines for operator involvement.
  • Systems Integration:

    • Collaborate with Hardware Integration Engineers for seamless sensor integration.
    • Create and manage documentation for interfaces and integration testing.
  • Systems Engineering & Delivery:

    • Lead requirements analysis, architecture formulation, and verification for the C2 subsystem.
    • Conduct comprehensive testing campaigns and manage system performance metrics.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years in systems or mission-systems engineering for complex, real-time systems.
  • Proven experience in developing an operational picture or multi-sensor command-and-control systems.
  • Competence in sensor management, including tasking and health monitoring.
  • Familiar with real-time distributed systems and messaging protocols (e.g., DDS, ROS).
  • Proficient in programming languages like Python and/or C++ and comfortable with Linux environments.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer, Robotics Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with drones, counter-UAS systems, or multi-target tracking.
  • Familiarity with military tactical data standards.
  • Knowledge of GIS and geospatial mapping tools.
  • Experience in test-range or safety-critical environments.

Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time Language Requirements: No specific language requirements mentioned, but proficiency in English is typically expected in a technical role.

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