Senior Systems Engineer - Landing Gear

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

Senior Systems Engineer - Landing Gear Systems will provide technical ownership of landing gear systems across the UAV development lifecycle, from requirements and system architecture through design, integration, verification and flight testing. The role works closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and suppliers to deliver safe, reliable and certifiable solutions.

Working within ADASI’s aerospace environment, the role offers broad exposure to UAV development and the opportunity to build deep landing gear expertise while developing wider systems engineering and technical leadership capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

System Design & Architecture

• Define landing gear system requirements and architecture in alignment with overall airframe design and mission requirements.
• Develop technical specifications for landing gear components, including shock absorbers, struts, actuators, wheels, and retraction systems.
• Ensure design life-cycle management in accordance with ARP4754.
• Perform system sizing and configuration trade-off studies based on UAV mission profiles, landing loads, and ground-operation constraints.
• Ensure requirement definition, design processes, verification, and integration activities are established and effectively managed for custom-developed systems, both internally and/or through suppliers.
• Prepare system design verification documentation - System Design Description/Design Data Packages (DDPs).

Integration & Interfacing

• Lead the integration of the landing gear system with structural components, avionics, hydraulic systems, and control systems.
• Define and manage mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic interfaces.
• Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Collaborate with airframe design teams to optimize mounting arrangements, center-of-gravity considerations, retraction mechanisms, and maintenance access.
• Resolve system-level interface and integration issues through cross-functional coordination.

Analysis, Verification & Validation

• Conduct and support system-level analyses, including static loads, kinematic, dynamic, and fatigue analyses.
• Develop System Safety Assessments, including Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Preliminary System Safety
• Assessment (PSSA), while supporting safety engineers as required.
• Coordinate with structural analysis teams to define and assess landing load cases.
• Establish and support system verification and validation activities.
• Support ground and flight testing.

Requirements Management & Compliance

• Develop, manage, and maintain landing gear system requirements and traceability using DOORS or equivalent requirements management tools.
• Ensure requirements are appropriately allocated, verified, and traceable throughout the system development life cycle.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and defense standards, regulatory requirements, and airworthiness criteria.
• Support internal design reviews and prepare technical documentation.
• Ensure maintenance planning is established for the landing gear system and its components.
• Support component and system obsolescence management.

Supplier & Lifecycle Management

• Evaluate, technically manage, and monitor landing gear suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure requirement definition, design, verification, validation, and integration processes are established and maintained for custom-developed systems under supplier development.
• Review and monitor supplier technical deliverables, design activities, and verification evidence.
• Contribute to manufacturing and support strategies for the landing gear system.
• Support lifecycle planning and obsolescence management for landing gear components and systems.

Technical Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with mechanical, structural, avionics, flight controls, systems safety, quality, manufacturing, testing, certification, and program teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field (Required).

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace systems engineering, with at least 8 years of direct experience in landing gear design and/or integration.
• Experience working on UAV, aircraft, or rotorcraft programs involving mechanical systems and/or airframe integration.
• Proven experience in safety-critical system design.
• Experience managing system design life-cycle activities.
• Experience with requirements definition, system design, integration, verification, validation, and technical documentation.
• Experience in technical management and monitoring of supplier design and development activities.

Technical Knowledge & Training

• Strong understanding of systems engineering methodologies, including V-model, MBSE, V&V, requirements management, and risk analysis.
• Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA or SolidWorks for packaging and integration activities.
• Proficiency with analysis/modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS, or ADAMS.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems relevant to landing gear.
• Knowledge of system safety, qualification, certification, and environmental qualification processes.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with configuration management and PLM tools such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or ARAS.
• Knowledge of aerospace and defense standards and regulations, including DO-254, ARP4761, MIL-STD-810H, DO-160, AS9100, GCAA, and/or EASA requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering (Preferred).
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Certification (ASEP/CSEP) (Preferred).
• Training or certification in aircraft structural analysis or landing gear design (Advantageous).
• Awareness of AS9100D and related quality systems (Preferred).

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.

Any 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.

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.