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Support System Engineer

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 01 Apr 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $110k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at the company, KATIM delivers trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat, focusing on delivering robust, secure, end-to-end solutions centered on four core business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications. KATIM is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Support System Engineer with expertise in Integration, Testing, and Configuration to join our team. The successful candidate will be part of the integration team for complex systems and subsystems designed to enhance the capabilities of dismounted soldiers in tactical environments. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to meet performance, reliability, and operational goals.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Provision and stabilize integration/test Linux‐container environments via systemd, systemd-nspawn, LXC or namespaces + cgroups; validate configurations and detect drift before each integration wave.
  • Interface with Android devices (via adb); capture and analyze device logs; verify endpoint behavior for integration and demo preparation.
  • Execute templated integration tests (click/observe/log results), record pass/fail and escalate anomalies.
  • Capture and triage issues: produce concise, reproducible bug reports including environment snapshot (container config, service statuses, device state), exact steps, logs, and expected vs actual behavior.

Education and Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Certification in Project Management (PMP or equivalent).

Key Skills

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in system engineering, specifically with integration, testing, and configuration management.
  • Experience in Linux RTOS embedded Systems, wireless communications systems integration, and Command and Control applications.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with military specifications and standards related to soldier systems.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
  • Networking and firewall configuration experience.
  • Capacity to work with diagnostics tools (wireshark USB analyzers, protocol dissectors, etc.)

Location
Abu Dhabi, AE

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