Systems Engineer - Actuation Systems

Systems Engineer - Actuation Systems

Lead systems engineering activities for flight control, landing gear, and payload actuation systems across ADASI UAV platforms. Ensure systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards through effective architecture, integration, testing, and validation.

• Define and manage system-level requirements and interfaces for electromechanical and electrohydraulic actuation systems.
• Develop architecture diagrams, requirement traceability, and interface control documents (ICDs).
• Support actuator selection, integration, and performance trade off studies.
• Ensure alignment with platform level constraints: power, thermal, control, and mechanical packaging.
• Lead system validation through simulation, lab tests, ground, and flight testing.
• Execute V&V plans for response time, environmental qualification (DO 160, MIL STD 810), and lifecycle performance.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including avionics, flight control, and airframe design.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action planning during development or operational phases.
• Participate in FMEA, hazard analysis, and system reliability assessments.
• Support internal and external design reviews (PDR, CDR) and maintain documentation and compliance records.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (required). Master's degree in related field or actuation specialization (preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in aerospace/defense engineering. At least 5 years working directly with actuation systems in UAVs, aircraft, missiles, or robotic platforms.
• Certifications: INCOSE ASEP or CSEP (preferred). OEM training or certifications in actuator or control systems (beneficial). Familiarity with AS9100D / ISO 9001 (preferred).

• System modeling: MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, Amesim.
• CAD: CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks.
• Aerospace standards: DO 160, MIL STD 461, ARP4754A, DO 178C/DO 254.
• Documentation & traceability: Requirement management tools (e.g., DOORS).

• Strong systems thinking approach and comfort with multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Analytical mindset with practical problem solving skills.
• Effective communicator across engineering and program teams.
• High attention to technical detail and process rigor.
• Mission focused, adaptable, and resilient in fast paced defense environments.
• Eligible for UAE defense/security clearance and open to relocation.

At ADASI, you'll work with some of the brightest minds in the defense and aerospace industry. We foster a collaborative and high performance culture where your ideas drive innovation. Whether you're an engineer, strategist, or visionary, you'll find a purpose driven career that empowers you to make an impact on national security and technology evolution.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Type: Full Time