Principal System Engineer - UAV Mission Systems EDGE Group PJSC

Key Responsibilities

System Requirements & Architecture

• Define and manage system-level requirements for avionics and/or mission systems including navigation, communication, sensor payloads, datalinks, electronic warfare, and ISR components.
• Develop system architecture and interface control documents (ICDs) for integration of avionics, autopilot, mission computers, and sensors.
• Support trade studies for avionics and payload selection based on mission needs, weight, power, and data throughput constraints.
• Develop System Safety Assessments starting with FHA, FMEA and PSA, supporting the safety engineers in parallel.
• Ensure the that requirement definition, design processes, verification and integration for custom developed systems are in place (ADASI side and/or supplier side)
• Prepare related design verification documents including system DDPs.

Integration, Development & Verification

• Oversee integration of COTS and custom avionics systems including GPS/INS, ADS-B, EO/IR payloads, SIGINT/ELINT modules, tactical radios, and mission computers.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical teams to ensure system compatibility and integration into the UAV platform.
• Develop Verification & Validation (V&V) plans for avionics and mission subsystems including ground tests, simulation, and flight tests.
• Analyze test data (and telemetry feed, if required) to confirm system behavior meets requirements under various mission scenarios.

Compliance, Safety & Documentation

• Ensure system designs adhere to aerospace and defense standards such as SAE ARP 4754, SAE ARP 4761, DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, and GCAA/MoD regulatory requirements.
• Support airworthiness and cybersecurity compliance through risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and reports on system design assurance status.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including requirement specifications, safety assessments, test plans, integration reports, and configuration records.

Cross-Functional Support & Technical Leadership

• Participate in technical reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, QR) and contribute to design decisions that influence platform-level performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with GCS, flight control, electrical, software, and payload teams to ensure end-to-end functionality.
• Support operational teams during system integration, mission preparation, and in-field troubleshooting.