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 seasoned and visionary UGV Developer Manager to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technologies. This role is critical to the company’s mission of delivering cutting-edge autonomous systems for defense applications. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams, drive innovation in UGV systems, and ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components into robust autonomous platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead full-cycle development of UGV platforms from concept to deployment.
- Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and allocate resources effectively.
- Oversee system architecture design, embedded software development, and sensor integration.
- Drive R&D initiatives focused on mobility systems, autonomy frameworks, and control algorithms.
- Conduct simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and field testing of UGV systems.
- Ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and performance standards.
- Develop system verification and validation strategies tailored to UGV environments.
- Collaborate with research institutions, industry partners, and government agencies.
- Manage intellectual property, technology transfer, and innovation pipelines.
- Maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliverables with transparency and accountability.
Required Experience / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in UGV/USV engineering and development management.
- Proven track record in autonomous vehicle project leadership and full life-cycle development.
- Deep expertise in software systems engineering, embedded software, and autonomy frameworks.
- Strong background in multidisciplinary engineering and systems integration.
- Experience in R&D, prototyping, testing, and operational deployment of unmanned platforms.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards and performance metrics for unmanned systems.
Technical Tools:
- Real-time embedded software platforms
- Autonomy frameworks and sensor fusion libraries
- Simulation environments and HIL testing tools
- Navigation and control algorithm development platforms
- Agile and DevOps methodologies
- Project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project)
- Cybersecurity tools for autonomous systems
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.
