Principal Engineer (Guidance & Control)

Principal Engineer – Guidance and ControlLocation: Abu Dhabi, UAECompany: HALCON (EDGE Group)About HALCONHALCON, part of EDGE Group, is a regional and international leader in next‑generation weapon systems, autonomous technologies, and precision guidance solutions. We have built complete in‑house expertise across the full value chain for gravity‑release bomb guidance systems, including design, development, testing, manufacturing, and assembly. Our end‑to‑end capabilities allow us to deliver high‑quality, cost‑efficient, and rapidly adaptable solutions to meet evolving defence requirements.Job SummaryThe Principal Engineer for Guidance and Control will act as a technical leader within the department, responsible for guiding the development and implementation of guidance and control systems. The role directly supports the Department Manager and provides technical direction, mentorship, and capability development for the engineering team. This position will also drive the investigation and introduction of advanced technologies to expand and strengthen HALCON’s guidance and control capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership and Capability ManagementLead and manage departmental capabilities in:SimulationGuidance and ControlTracking SystemsSoftware Development (SIL and PIL)Lab Testing and Performance VerificationMission PlanningMentorship and Team DevelopmentGuide and mentor engineering staff, including:Flight Test ResponsibilitiesParticipate in flight testingConduct post‑flight analysis and performance verificationFuture Technology InvestigationResearch and evaluate cutting‑edge technologies relevant to guidance and controlSupport implementation of future methodologies, architectures, and algorithmsCapability Establishment and ToolsDevelop and expand guidance and control engineering capabilitiesEstablish required infrastructure, laboratories, and supporting toolsExperience and QualificationsRequired10–15 years of experience working on guided weapon systems or similar advanced aerospace/defence technologiesBachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of engineering management or technical leadership experienceStrong understanding of:Guided weapon system developmentGuidance and control engineeringCapability establishment in high‑technology environmentsPreferredExperience within leading aerospace or defence organizationsExpertise in simulation, algorithm development, and mission systemsWhy Join HALCON?HALCON is part of EDGE Group, one of the fastest‑growing and most technologically advanced defence companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to lead impactful engineering programs, shape future defence capabilities, and work with world‑class teams in a rapidly expanding organization focused on innovation, quality, and national strategic importance.#J-18808-Ljbffr