Principal Engineer - Electro optics

HALCON is a regional and international leader that Offers Next-Generation Weapons Systems and Robotics Expertise to Meet the Challenges of a Rapidly Changing World.

Halcon mission is to bring innovative technologies to revolutionise the defence industry, through offering next-generation weapons systems and robotics expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

We design, manufacture, assemble and integrate components for gravity-release guided systems, missiles and loitering munitions.

Role Purpose:

A System Engineer – Electro-Optics will lead the design, development, integration, and testing of electro-optical (EO) systems for defense applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for system-level engineering, including requirements definition, system architecture, performance analysis, and technical oversight throughout the product lifecycle. This role requires expertise in electro-optical technologies, sensor integration, and system modeling to support defense and military-grade optical systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define system architecture, technical specifications, and performance requirements for EO systems, including infrared (IR), visible, laser, and multi-spectral/hyperspectral imaging systems.
• Manage and lead the integration of optical, mechanical, electronic, and software components to ensure seamless system functionality.
• Conduct trade-off studies to evaluate design options based on performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Gather and analyze customer and mission requirements to define system capabilities and constraints.
• Develop and manage system requirements using tools such as DOORS, Cameo, or similar.
• Ensure compliance with military and industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, STANAG).
• Lead hardware and software integration of EO systems in laboratory and field environments.
• Plan and execute system verification & validation (V&V) activities, including electro-optical performance testing and environmental qualification tests.
• Support troubleshooting and debugging efforts during integration and testing phases.
• Perform electro-optical system modeling and simulation using tools like MATLAB, Zemax, or Code V.
• Conduct radiometric, optical, and signal processing analyses to optimize system performance.
• Develop and validate image processing and tracking algorithms for EO applications.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, system design documents, and test plans.
• Support safety, reliability, and risk assessment activities in compliance with defense industry standards.
• Mange and lead coordination with optical engineers, mechanical engineers, software developers, and manufacturing teams to optimize system performance.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  
  

Main Requirements:

• 10 - 20 years of experience in defence electro-Optics system engineering preferably embedded systems design background.
• Strong knowledge of EO/IR sensor technology, imaging systems, laser systems, and optical design principles.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent Major, Preferably Msc or Phd in relevant engineering major.
• Certifications in INCOSE, Six Sigma, or Systems Engineering methodologies.
  
  

HALCON is a subsidiary in the Weapon and Missile cluster in EDGE GROUP.

EDGE GROUP, headquartered in Abu Dhabi is a Semi Governmental, Defence and Space Manufacturing company consolidates 35+subsidiaries into main 5 clusters: Missiles and Weapon, Platform & Systems, Space & Cyber defense, Trading & Mission Support and Homeland Security. http://edgegroup.ae

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