System Engineer Lead

ABOUT EDGE

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered 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.

Based 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.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Pulse Nova is seeking an experienced Systems Integration Engineering Team Lead to lead the end-to-end integration of radar, electronic warfare (EW), command and control (C2), and multi-sensor systems across naval, ground, and airborne/UAS platforms. The role combines systems architecture, interface management, and multidisciplinary engineering leadership to ensure seamless interoperability, RF coexistence, and reliable system performance. The successful candidate will drive integration planning, verification and validation activities, and system-level troubleshooting while coordinating cross-functional teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

● Lead the definition of the end-to-end integration architecture combining the NEMUS radar suite, electronic warfare (EW) systems, C2, and additional sensors across naval, ground vehicle, and airborne/UAS platforms.

● Define and maintain system-level requirements, functional architecture, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and technical baselines for each platform variant.

● Analyze and resolve system-level coexistence issues between radar and EW subsystems (RF spectrum overlap, EMI/EMC, antenna placement, shared power and cooling).

● Define and manage interfaces between the radar, EW suite, C2, and other onboard sensors (EO/IR, direction-finding, navigation, IFF, AIS, etc.). 

● Lead multidisciplinary integration activities across RF, network/software, C2, and electromechanical disciplines, ensuring correct end-to-end system operation.

● Own the integration plan and schedule, coordinating the RF, network/software, C2, and electromechanical engineers and the installation technicians.

● Define system verification and validation plans, acceptance criteria, and verification matrices; lead FAT, SAT, qualification campaigns, demonstrations, and field trials on naval, ground, and airborne platforms.

● Lead system-level troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, coordinating the multidisciplinary team to resolve technical issues.

● Represent engineering in technical reviews, customer meetings, demonstrations, and deployment activities.

● Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including requirements, architecture, ICDs, verification matrices, test plans, test reports, and technical assessments. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Systems, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.

● 10+ years of experience in systems engineering / systems integration of radar, EW, C2, or other mission-critical sensor systems. 

● Strong understanding of radar and EW subsystem architecture and of RF coexistence between co-located sensors and effectors.

● Experience integrating multi-sensor systems onto naval, ground-vehicle, or airborne/UAS platforms.

● Experience with C2/C4ISR system integration; familiarity with C2 or comparable defense C2 systems is a strong plus. 

● Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and driving issues to resolution. 

● Experience with requirements engineering, interface management, and system-level integration testing.

● Experience with verification, validation, qualification, FAT/SAT, and performance assessment activities.

● Familiarity with RF and electronic test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters).

● Experience producing structured engineering and customer-facing technical documentation. 

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched 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.

At 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.

Working 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.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If 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.

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EDGE 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.

As 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.

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