{"id":3960234,"url":"https://alion.io/job/edge-group-principal-systems-engineer-mission-systems","title":"Principal Systems Engineer - Mission Systems","company":{"id":48610,"name":"EDGE Group","domain":"edgegroup.ae","url":"https://alion.io/company/edge-group","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":15,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.2,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":19,"computed_at":"2026-11-11T05:49:22Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates"],"countries":["AE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":15,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"ARINC","optional":false},{"name":"DO-178C","optional":false},{"name":"DO-254","optional":false},{"name":"FMEA","optional":false},{"name":"MIL-STD-1553","optional":false},{"name":"Verification & Validation","optional":false},{"name":"AS9100","optional":true},{"name":"IBM DOORS","optional":true},{"name":"Linux","optional":true},{"name":"MIL-STD-461","optional":true},{"name":"MIL-STD-810","optional":true},{"name":"MIL-STD-882","optional":true},{"name":"SysML","optional":true},{"name":"UML","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-09T11:11:26Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-09","last_verified_at":"2026-11-10T23:12:56Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"ABOUT EDGE\nAt EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.\nHeadquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.\nBased in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.\nTogether, we are shaping the future.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nADASI, a leading UAE-based developer of autonomous systems and advanced unmanned solutions, is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defence industry. As part of its commitment to developing advanced UAV capabilities, ADASI is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer - Mission Systems to lead the design, development, integration and verification of advanced avionics and mission systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).\nThe role will provide technical leadership across mission systems architecture, avionics integration, mission payloads, communication systems and system safety. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers and operational stakeholders to ensure system performance, reliability, safety and mission readiness throughout the development lifecycle.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nDefine and manage system-level requirements, avionics architecture and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for UAV mission systems.\nLead the integration of avionics, mission computers, navigation systems, communication systems and mission payloads, including EO/IR, SIGINT, radar and other ISR equipment.\nManage hardware and software interfaces, technical trade studies and system-level design activities.\nDevelop and review system safety assessments, including FHA, FMEA and PSSA/SSA.\nEnsure compliance with applicable aerospace and defence standards, including SAE ARP 4754, SAE ARP 4761, DO-178C, DO-254 and MIL-STD requirements.\nLead system verification and validation activities, including simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), ground testing and flight testing.\nAnalyse test results and telemetry data to verify system performance against requirements.\nManage technical interfaces and monitor supplier design, integration and verification activities.Prepare and review technical documentation, system specifications, verification plans, test reports and design review deliverables.\nProvide technical leadership during system design reviews, integration campaigns and flight test activities.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree in Avionics Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline.\nMinimum 15+ years of relevant experience in UAV, aerospace or defence avionics/mission systems engineering.\nDemonstrated experience in avionics system design, architecture and integration on UAV or aerospace platforms.\nProven experience integrating mission payloads such as EO/IR, SIGINT, radar, LiDAR, navigation or communication systems.\nStrong understanding of avionics communication protocols, including MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, CAN, Ethernet or RS-422.\nExperience in system requirements management, interface definition, verification and validation.\nKnowledge of system safety, certification, qualification and aerospace/defence compliance processes.\nProfessional proficiency in written and spoken English.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nMaster's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Avionics Systems, Mission Systems or Systems Engineering.\nExperience with UAV command and control systems, RF communication, datalinks and real-time mission data processing.\nFamiliarity with embedded operating systems such as VxWorks, QNX or Embedded Linux.\nProficiency in systems engineering tools such as IBM DOORS, Polarion, SysML or UML.\nExperience with simulation environments, HIL testing, telemetry analysis and flight test campaigns.\nKnowledge of SAE ARP 4754, SAE ARP 4761, MIL-STD-882, DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810.\nINCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification is strongly preferred.\nTraining or certification in DO-178C, DO-254, cybersecurity/DO-326 or CISSP is advantageous.\nFamiliarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.\nExperience in supplier technical management and multidisciplinary engineering leadership.\nMust be eligible for applicable UAE defence/security clearance.\nWillingness to relocate to the UAE and undertake domestic and international travel for supplier visits, integration and test campaigns.\nArabic language proficiency is an added advantage.\nWHY CHOOSE EDGE\nLaunched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.\nAt EDGE, 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, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.\nWorking at EDGE 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.\nCANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT\nIf 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 EDGE.\nAny information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.\nEDGE 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.\nAs 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.\nPlease note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. 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