System Engineer - UAV Mission Systems

About ADASI

ADASI is the regional leader in autonomous systems and services, dedicated to offering holistic solutions – from the development and production of unmanned systems to joint mission analysis and equipment acquisition. We manufacture, operate, and maintain next-generation autonomous capabilities for air, land, and sea, operating in demanding environments. Headquartered in the UAE, we are committed to advancing the region’s technological edge in defense innovation.

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer – UAV Mission Systems to lead the design, integration, validation, and lifecycle management of core and mission-specific subsystems across ADASI’s UAV platforms. This role is essential in delivering advanced ISR, EW, and payload systems that meet the operational, environmental, and regulatory requirements of our defense customers. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to ensure our platforms are mission-ready, secure, and performance-optimized.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage system-level requirements for mission payloads including EO/IR, SIGINT, COMINT, and tactical datalinks
• Develop architecture and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for integration with avionics, sensors, and autopilots
• Lead integration of COTS and custom mission systems onto UAV platforms
• Develop and execute V&V plans across ground, simulation, and flight testing environments
• Analyze telemetry and test data to validate mission system performance
• Ensure compliance with DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-461/810, and GCAA/MoD standards
• Prepare system documentation for certification, traceability, and configuration control
• Participate in SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and QR reviews; engage with suppliers and defense end-users
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Avionics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field (required)
• Master’s degree in Systems or Mission Engineering (preferred)
• 10–15 years of experience in aerospace defense or UAV mission systems engineering
• Proven expertise in integrating ISR and RF-based payloads on UAV or manned aircraft
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and military system integration
  
  

Technical Tools

• Systems engineering tools: IBM DOORS, Polarion, SysML/UML
• Communication protocols: ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, Ethernet, UART
• Environments: VxWorks, QNX, Embedded Linux
• Testing: HIL platforms, telemetry analysis tools, flight test planning
• Standards: DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-810/461, GCAA airworthiness
  
  

Ideal Attributes

• Strategic systems thinker with strong technical leadership
• Excellent communicator and technical documenter
• Cross-functional collaborator who thrives in a high-security, mission-critical environment
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to platform safety, compliance, and performance
• Proactive, adaptable, and outcome-focused
  
  

Why Join ADASI

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.