Principal Engineer - Systems Integration

About the role

KATIM KATIM, part of EDGE Group, is looking for a Principal Engineer in Systems Integration in Abu Dhabi. The role leads system integration for complex Defence Communications and Command and Control (C2) systems, working with engineering, cybersecurity, networking, customers and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead system integration activities for complex Defence Communications and C2 systems.
• Integrate hardware, software, networks and infrastructure across air, land, maritime and joint environments.
• Define and manage system interfaces, interoperability and interface control documentation.
• Lead integration testing, troubleshooting, defect resolution and operational readiness activities.
• Support platform integration trials, field deployments, customer demonstrations and interoperability testing.
• Work closely with engineering, cybersecurity, networking, customers, suppliers and platform teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or System Integration within Defence, Aerospace, Security or mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience integrating complex hardware, software and distributed systems.
• Experience with platform integration, operational environments and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Required skills

• Defence Communications, C2/C4ISR and Mission Systems.
• Networking: TCP/IP, UDP, routing, messaging and OSI-layer communications.
• System interoperability, interface management and Systems-of-Systems integration.
• Test tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
• Troubleshooting, integration testing, technical problem-solving and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of MBSE, simulation environments, communications and defence standards is desirable.