Senior Control Software Engineer

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

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze jet engine system requirements and define control system requirements.
• Develop control laws and control algorithms for jet engine control (e.g., fuel metering, speed/thrust governing, limit protection).
• Create system, plant, and controller models in the Simulink/MATLAB environment and perform simulations.
• Develop and integrate control logic such as start-up, shutdown, and transient/steady-state operating modes.
• Perform validation and verification of control system requirements.
• Generate and review code from models (auto-code generation) where applicable.
• Commission developed designs on the relevant systems.
• Verify developed designs through MIL, SIL, HIL, and engine tests.
• Analyze test and simulation results and prepare technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with aviation certification processes.
• Maintain requirements traceability between system, control, and software levels.
• Prepare required design documentation.
• Work in coordination with performance, software, and mechanical teams.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Control, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical/Electronics, Software Engineering.
• Able to create system and controller models in Simulink/MATLAB and perform simulations.
• Knowledge of control theory (closed-loop control, PID, state-space, frequency-domain analysis).
• Knowledge of jet engine dynamics, operating principles, and functions.
• Experience with model-based design (MBD) workflows.
• Familiarity with requirements engineering and documentation practices.

• At least 5 years of experience in jet engine control systems projects.
• Knowledge of sensors and actuators used for jet engine control.
• Knowledge of system and software certification processes and tools used in aviation.
• Experience with MIL/SIL/HIL test environments.
• Familiarity with auto-code generation (Embedded Coder) and MISRA compliance.

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.

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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.

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