Senior Integration & Test Program Engineer

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

ADASI is the regional leader in autonomous systems and services, as part of the EDGE Group, ADASI focuses on designing, developing, and delivering next-generation unmanned systems that perform in complex environments, meeting the tactical needs of modern defense operations.

We are seeking to hire Integration and Test Engineer – Program Engineer for our Integration & Test Team. The role provides senior leadership across multidisciplinary Integration & Test teams, ensuring that aircraft, subsystems, payloads, Ground Control Stations (GCS), ground-support equipment and associated test infrastructure are integrated and verified in accordance with program objectives, technical requirements, schedule, quality and safety requirements.

The role acts as a key interface between Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Flight Test, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, Facilities and external suppliers/customers, ensuring that technical activities are aligned with overall program milestones.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and continuously improve the Integration & Test capability required to support UAV/UCAV development and production programs.
• Define required facilities, equipment, tooling, test infrastructure, personnel capabilities and external services.
• Lead technical planning and development of Integration & Test facilities, workshops, laboratories and supporting infrastructure.
• Define facility requirements, layouts, utilities, environmental conditions, equipment requirements and operational concepts.
• Analyze program and system requirements and translate them into Integration & Test requirements and execution activities.
• Coordinate I&T activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement, program management, flight test and other stakeholders.
• Develop execution plans, schedules, milestones and resource requirements.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Program Management, Systems Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Extensive engineering experience in aerospace, defense, missile systems, UAV/UCAV, military systems, or other complex engineering environments.
• Significant experience in integration, test, production readiness, facilities, engineering projects, or industrialization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in requirement analysis, SOW development, technical procurement and contract/subcontract management.
• Experience coordinating multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders across development and production environments.
• Project/program management training is preferred.
• Risk management, systems engineering, configuration management and quality management training is desirable.

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.