About the Job:
The company is the regional leader in autonomous systems and services, dedicated to offering holistic solutions—from the development and production of unmanned systems to joint mission analysis and equipment acquisition. We manufacture, operate, and maintain next-generation autonomous capabilities for air, land, and sea, operating in demanding environments. Headquartered in the UAE, we are committed to advancing the region’s technological edge in defense innovation.
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The Role:
We are seeking a Systems Engineer – Hydraulic Systems to join our cutting-edge Engineering & Technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and lifecycle support of hydraulic systems used across the company's advanced UAV platforms. These include landing gear, flight control actuators, weapon release systems, and auxiliary hydraulic functions. Your expertise will ensure that these systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with aerospace and defense standards—supporting the mission-readiness of some of the most advanced unmanned systems in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and manage system-level requirements and performance specifications for hydraulic systems.
- Design and maintain hydraulic circuit diagrams and interface control documents (ICDs).
- Select and integrate key hydraulic components including pumps, valves, reservoirs, and actuators.
- Conduct system-level trade studies and ensure alignment with platform constraints.
- Perform analysis and simulations for pressure, flow, contamination control, and thermal effects.
- Define and support verification and testing activities including pressure, leak, and endurance tests.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace standards including MIL-STD-810, DO-160, and fluid specifications.
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and support airworthiness and certification processes.
- Collaborate with airframe, avionics, controls, and manufacturing teams to deliver fully integrated solutions.
- Engage suppliers and participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) to ensure quality and performance.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Fluid Power/Systems Engineering (required). Master’s degree in a related specialization (preferred).
- Experience: Minimum 8 years in aerospace/defense industries, with at least 4 years focused on hydraulic systems. Experience with UAVs, military aircraft, or rotorcraft is highly desirable.
- Certifications: INCOSE ASEP or CSEP (preferred). OEM or specialized hydraulic training (advantageous). Familiarity with AS9100D or ISO 9001 quality systems (preferred).
- Technical Tools:
- Simulation: SimHydraulics, Amesim, MATLAB/Simulink
- CAD: CATIA, NX, SolidWorks
- Standards: MIL-STD-810, DO-160, MIL-PRF-5606/MIL-PRF-83282, AS9100
- Documentation & requirements: Technical writing, compliance tracking, FMEA, and interface specs.
Ideal Attributes:
- Strong systems-thinking approach and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability.
- Clear communicator with the ability to simplify complex technical data.
- Team player who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes defense environments.
- Adaptive, proactive, and committed to engineering excellence.
Why Join the company:
At the company, you'll work with some of the brightest minds in the defense and aerospace industry. We foster a collaborative and high-performance culture where your ideas drive innovation. Whether you're an engineer, strategist, or visionary, you'll find a purpose-driven career that empowers you to make an impact on national security and technology evolution.
