Principal Technician - Electro-Optics

About the role

EDGE, an advanced technology group focused on defence and emerging technologies, is hiring a Principal Technician for its electro-optics function in Abu Dhabi. The role builds and leads a high-performing MRO electro-optics team, supervises maintenance and repair work, and supports the Engineering team in delivering qualified products.

Key responsibilities

• Build, lead and support a high-performing MRO Electro Optics team, giving them the resources and environment to succeed safely and effectively.
• Supervise daily activities so that maintenance and repair comply with quality and production standards, and drive safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets.
• Execute Daily Management and Leader Standard Work, and hold open, honest performance appraisals while coaching team members.
• Read blueprints, assembly drawings and work instructions, and check that assembled products match the customer bill of materials.
• Maintain logs of tests, procedures and results, and work with internal teams so optical systems meet performance requirements.
• Investigate the latest optical components, tools, materials and technologies, and support production facilities in manufacturing and assembling optical systems.
• Keep data entered and processed in real time, maintain work areas under clean room standards, follow HSE procedures and ISO standards, and keep the customer satisfaction index above target.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electro-optics, electronics, electrical or mechanical) or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the same field.
• Preferred: Master's degree in engineering.
• English proficiency required.

Required skills

• Electro-optics assembly
• Sensor calibration, sensor integration, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Engineering software and tools for testing, data acquisition and sensor simulation
• Technical documentation

What we offer

• Competitive, tax-free salaries.
• Benefits that may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for children.
• A learning academy and digital learning platforms, plus career support.