Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE – Relocation Required

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Executive / 20+ Years

Department: Advanced Systems Engineering

Job Summary

One of my clients is seeking a highly experienced Chief Engineer – Analytical Systems to lead the design, development, and integration of advanced analytical solutions for aerospace, defense, and autonomous platforms. This role focuses on navigation, control algorithms, sensor fusion, and high-fidelity modeling for precision-guided systems operating in complex environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Define, design, and refine system architectures for advanced analytical applications, including navigation, sensor integration, and control algorithms.
• Optimize flight control systems for precision maneuvering and stability across all flight phases.
• Develop and implement terminal guidance algorithms (e.g., Proportional Navigation) for accurate target engagement.
• Lead modeling and simulation of dynamic systems including missiles, UAVs, and robotics.
• Design and implement algorithms for sensor fusion, state estimation (e.g., Kalman Filters), and trajectory analysis.
• Develop robust solutions for GPS-denied environments to ensure system reliability and precision.
• Direct the creation of high-fidelity simulations to validate analytical models and system designs.
• Oversee iterative testing processes, including lab evaluations and field trials.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and electronics teams for seamless system integration.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams to meet project milestones.
• Drive research initiatives in AI/ML, sensor technologies, and computational modeling.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices in system analysis and design.

Supporting Responsibilities

• Lead R&D efforts to explore new theories, tools, and technologies in aerospace engineering.
• Maintain a portfolio of research initiatives to advance aerial and missile system design.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications and validation protocols.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Establish partnerships with research institutions and industry experts.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent within the team.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 20+ years of experience in analytical system design, navigation, control systems, and sensor fusion.
• Proven leadership in delivering complex analytical solutions for defense, aerospace, or robotics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional qualifications in business or technology management.
• Experience with AI/ML applications in control systems and sensor data processing.

Key Skills

• Analytical Modeling: Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and Python for dynamic system modeling and algorithm development.
• Simulation and Testing: Expertise in evaluating high-fidelity simulations.
• Navigation and Control Systems: Deep knowledge of navigation algorithms, state estimation (EKF, UKF, Particle Filters), and control theory.
• Sensor Fusion: Advanced experience integrating IMU, GPS, LiDAR, and vision systems.
• AI/ML Integration: Familiarity with machine learning frameworks for data-driven modeling and prediction.
• Cross-Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software systems for holistic integration.