Job title: Principal Engineer - Guidance and Control Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Summary The Principal Engineer for Guidance and Control serves as a senior technical leader responsible for developing and implementing guidance and control systems. The role supports the Department Manager, provides technical direction, mentors engineers across all levels, and drives capability development. The position also leads the investigation and integration of advanced technologies to strengthen the teams G&C capabilities.
Key Responsibilities-Technical Leadership & Capability Management Lead and manage departmental capabilities in:Simulation Guidance and Control Tracking Systems Software Development (SIL/PIL) Lab Testing & Performance Verification Mission Planning
-Mentorship & Team Development Guide and mentor Engineers
-Flight Test Responsibilities:Support pre-flight preparation Participate in flight testing Conduct post flight analysis and performance verification
-Future Technology Investigation
-Research and evaluate emerging technologies relevant to G&C
-Support adoption of new methodologies, architectures, and algorithms
-Capability Establishment & Tools Develop and expand G&C engineering capabilities Establish required infrastructure, laboratories, and supporting tools
Experience & Qualifications Required:10 - 15 years of experience in guided weapon systems or advanced aerospace/defence technologies Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Embedded Systems, or related field Minimum 5 years in engineering management or technical leadership
Strong understanding of:Guided weapon system development Guidance and control engineering Systems engineering Capability establishment in high technology environments
Preferred:Experience in leading aerospace or defence organizations Expertise in simulation, algorithm development, and mission systems