ABOUT THE ROLE
Ready to apply for roles like this?
Unlock the company name and direct application link. Subscribers get instant access to fresh jobs across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, many with visa support.
Unlock employer & apply directly
The regional leader in autonomous systems and services, the company, is committed to offering holistic solutions, from the development and production of unmanned systems to joint mission analysis and equipment acquisition. The Test Equipment Systems/Development Engineer will play a critical role in the design, development, integration, validation, and lifecycle support of test equipment that verifies the performance, functionality, and compliance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems and subsystems. This position is essential for ensuring repeatable, safe, efficient, and certifiable testing across various domains including avionics, electrical, mechanical, propulsion, communications, and software.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Test Equipment Design and Development
- Design and develop custom and commercial test equipment, including hardware and software, for system and subsystem verification.
- Define technical and functional requirements for Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, simulation rigs, and integration benches.
- Specify and develop test interface hardware, signal conditioning circuits, wiring harnesses, and instrumentation for laboratory and field environments.
- Develop test solutions suitable for safety-critical and mission-critical systems in compliance with aerospace and defense standards.
-
System Integration and Test Automation
- Develop and maintain automated test software and scripts using tools such as Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, and C/C++.
- Integrate test equipment with telemetry systems, data acquisition platforms, and real-time or non-real-time simulation environments.
- Ensure interoperability with aerospace communication protocols including:
- RS-422 / RS485
- MIL-STD-1553 / 1760
- ARINC 429
- CAN Bus
- Ethernet-based systems
- Support HIL testing and closed-loop verification activities.
-
Verification, Validation, and Maintenance
- Plan and support verification and validation (V&V) of test equipment to ensure accuracy, repeatability, reliability, and compliance.
- Develop and maintain:
- Calibration plans
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Failure investigation and root cause analysis reports.
- Manage configuration control, versioning, and change management of test hardware and software.
-
System and Subsystem Test Support
- Provide engineering support during:
- Component-level testing
- Subsystem and system integration testing
- Environmental, functional, endurance, and acceptance testing.
- Collaborate with systems engineering, integration, and test teams to ensure:
- Adequate test coverage
- Full traceability to system and subsystem requirements.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including:
- Test equipment design documentation
- Test plans, procedures, and reports
- User manuals and maintenance guides
- Troubleshooting instructions
- Compliance and certification evidence.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in any of the following:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Master’s Degree (Preferred) in any of the following:
- Systems Engineering
- Test Systems Engineering
- Automation Engineering
- A related technical discipline.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and deployment of test equipment for aerospace or defense applications, preferably within the UAV domain.
- Proven experience developing:
- ATE and test benches
- HIL and simulation systems
- Hardware/software integration test solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Safety‑critical systems testing
- Requirements management and traceability
- Test planning, procedure development, and formal test reporting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) – Preferred
- INCOSE ASEP or CSEP – Advantageous
- IPC/WHMA A 620 (Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies) – Advantageous
- AS9100D or ISO 9001 Quality System Awareness – Preferred.
WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
The company is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, dedicated to developing agile, bold, and disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. Employees benefit from:
- Extensive opportunities to develop new skills and advance careers.
- A highly competitive, tax-free salary.
- Additional benefits such as family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for children.
CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement, as we are genuinely interested in what you can bring.
The company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by applicable law.
