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Senior Engineer, Guidance & Control

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Direct to Company 2 hours ago · 12 Oct 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

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We are seeking a Senior Engineer – Guidance & Control to support the development, implementation, testing, and optimization of advanced guidance and control systems for aerospace and defense applications. The role involves designing Guidance & Control algorithms, conducting modeling and simulation activities, supporting flight tests, and providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop, implement, and validate Guidance & Control algorithms for guided weapon and aerospace systems.
  • Lead modeling, simulation, tracking, estimation, and optimization activities to evaluate system performance.
  • Support SIL, PIL, and HIL testing, system integration, and flight test activities including pre-flight preparation and post-flight analysis.
  • Provide technical guidance, supervision, and mentoring to Junior Engineers, Engineer I, and Engineer II personnel.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 6-10 years of experience in Guidance & Control, Guided Weapon Systems, Missile Systems, or aerospace engineering.
  • Proven experience developing and implementing Guidance & Control algorithms and system-level solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of Modeling & Simulation, Systems Engineering, and verification & validation activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience with flight testing, mission planning, HIL/SIL/PIL environments, and capability development for defense or aerospace programs.

WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY

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 company 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.

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