ABOUT THE ROLE
The company is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defense, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze jet engine system requirements and define control system requirements.
- Develop control laws and control algorithms for jet engine control (e.g., fuel metering, speed/thrust governing, limit protection).
- Create system, plant, and controller models in the Simulink/MATLAB environment and perform simulations.
- Develop and integrate control logic such as start-up, shutdown, and transient/steady-state operating modes.
- Perform validation and verification of control system requirements.
- Generate and review code from models (auto-code generation) where applicable.
- Commission developed designs on the relevant systems.
- Verify developed designs through MIL, SIL, HIL, and engine tests.
- Analyze test and simulation results and prepare technical reports.
- Ensure compliance with aviation certification processes.
- Maintain requirements traceability between system, control, and software levels.
- Prepare required design documentation.
- Work in coordination with performance, software, and mechanical teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Control, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical/Electronics, Software Engineering.
- Able to create system and controller models in Simulink/MATLAB and perform simulations.
- Knowledge of control theory (closed-loop control, PID, state-space, frequency-domain analysis).
- Knowledge of jet engine dynamics, operating principles, and functions.
- Experience with model-based design (MBD) workflows.
- Familiarity with requirements engineering and documentation practices.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 5 years of experience in jet engine control systems projects.
- Knowledge of sensors and actuators used for jet engine control.
- Knowledge of system and software certification processes and tools used in aviation.
- Experience with MIL/SIL/HIL test environments.
- Familiarity with auto-code generation (Embedded Coder) and MISRA compliance.
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 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 global hub for future industries.
At the company, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through dedicated learning academies 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, the company is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.
Working at the company offers a package that genuinely reflects the value placed on employees. 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
- 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. 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.
We are 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, color, 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.
