Environmental Test Engineer II
Role Overview
The Environmental Test Engineer supports environmental testing activities for UAV systems.
The role contributes to test planning and execution, test methodology, standards compliance, data analysis, issue resolution, and cross-functional engineering collaboration.
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About EDGE
EDGE is a UAE-headquartered advanced technology group working in defence and emerging technologies.
The group spans specialised companies and centres of excellence, with operations based in Abu Dhabi.
Role overview
The Environmental Test Engineer supports environmental testing activities for UAV systems.
The role contributes to test planning and execution, test methodology, standards compliance, data analysis, issue resolution, and cross-functional engineering collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Support planning and execution of environmental test campaigns for UAV systems and major programs.
- Contribute to qualification strategies and coordinate with customers and certification teams as needed.
- Support failure investigations, data analysis, and root cause identification related to environmental testing.
- Help develop, validate, and improve test infrastructure, equipment, and procedures.
- Provide technical support to engineers during test activities and reviews.
- Prepare and maintain accurate test documentation for internal quality systems, standards, and audits.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of environmental testing experience, including leadership roles on major aerospace, UAV, or defence systems programs.
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, DO-160, and NATO/AIAA standards.
- Proficiency in test automation and advanced data analysis tools.
- Skills in technical risk management, margin testing, and qualification-by-analysis.
Benefits and development
- EDGE describes learning opportunities through its learning academy and digital platforms, career support, and opportunities to collaborate internationally.
- Depending on role and seniority, benefits may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance, and education allowances.
Language
- English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the posting.
Workplace
- Source metadata identifies the workplace type as onsite.
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