Principal Systems Engineer (Actuation Systems)

TL;DR

Principal Systems Engineer (Actuation Systems): Designing, developing, and validating actuation systems for UAV platforms with an accent on flight control, landing gear, and payload deployment. Focus on system safety analysis, lifecycle management per DO 4754, and cross-disciplinary integration with avionics and airframe teams.

Location: Must be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Company

hirify.global is part of the EDGE Group, a leading advanced technology and defense conglomerate.

What you will do

• Define and manage system-level requirements and performance specifications for actuation systems.
• Conduct system safety analysis and maintain interface control documents and traceability matrices.
• Prepare design evidence documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Manage the design lifecycle according to DO 4754.
• Collaborate with control systems, avionics, airframe, and software teams to ensure seamless actuator integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• Master’s degree in a related field or specialization in actuation systems, flight controls, or robotics.
• Proven experience in systems engineering within the aerospace or UAV sector.
• Strong understanding of system safety analysis and design lifecycle management.
• Ability to work onsite in Abu Dhabi.