Principal Engineer - Guidance & Control

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

Headquartered in the UAE, ADASI is a reliable end-to-end solution provider within the autonomous systems industry, with a stronghold in the MENA region. Focused on the further development and evolution of our core activities, we constantly strive to develop and strengthen our customer’s technological capabilities.

Identifying the need for autonomous systems in the defence sector, we create robust unmanned systems that are capable of performing challenging and strategically demanding tasks. We deliver this by tailoring our level of expertise and creative ideas to merge with the latest innovations and technological advancements

We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer - Guidance & Control to lead the design, development, and verification of guidance algorithms, flight-control laws, and autopilot functions for advanced aerospace and defence platforms. The role involves complex control-system analysis, simulation, and validation, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver safe, stable, and high-performance solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and development of guidance algorithms, control laws, autopilot functions, and control-allocation systems.
• Perform flight-dynamics modelling, stability analysis, robustness assessment, and nonlinear simulations.
• Develop and validate control solutions using MATLAB/Simulink and relevant engineering tools.
• Conduct verification and validation through simulation, SIL/PIL/HIL, ground testing, and flight testing.
• Investigate control-system anomalies, performance issues, and simulation-to-test discrepancies.
• Ensure requirements traceability, technical documentation, and compliance with applicable safety and airworthiness requirements.
• Lead technical work packages, conduct engineering reviews, and mentor other engineers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Electrical, Mechanical, Control Engineering, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Typically 10+ years of relevant aerospace or safety-critical control-system engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in control-law design, guidance systems, autopilot functions, or control allocation.
• Solid understanding of flight dynamics, control theory, stability, robustness, and nonlinear simulation.
• Practical experience with MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent engineering tools.
• Experience in control-system verification, simulation, and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering activities independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or PhD in Guidance, Control Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Flight Control, Robotics, or a related field.
• Experience with aircraft, UAVs, missiles, spacecraft, or other dynamic aerospace platforms.
• Knowledge of advanced control techniques, gain scheduling, uncertainty analysis, and guidance algorithms.
• Experience with Python, C/C++, Stateflow, and embedded real-time systems.
• Exposure to SIL/PIL/HIL, ground testing, flight testing, and simulation-to-test correlation.
• Familiarity with aerospace safety, airworthiness, software assurance, and configuration-management processes.
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting technical design reviews.

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.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.