Electrical Engineer

About the role

The National Space Science and Technology Centre (NSSTC) at UAE University is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the development of its facility and the design of ground‑support and test equipment for CubeSats and small spacecraft. The role involves mentoring university students and may require occasional domestic or international travel.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the development and upgrade of the NSSTC facility.
• Design, build, and validate ground‑support and test equipment.
• Develop electro‑mechanical hardware for both ground and space operations.
• Perform design, analysis, assembly, testing, and verification of hardware and related software.
• Prepare technical documentation for fabrication and assembly.
• Mentor and guide engineering students on project tasks.

Required profile

• BSc or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Strong attention to detail, creativity and ability to work independently.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Computer‑Aided Design tools for schematic design and PCB layout
• Experience creating discipline‑specific fabrication and assembly documents

What we offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge space hardware projects.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and university students.