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Application Engineer for Autonomous Systems Applications: UAV and Robotics

Dubai, Dubai, AE

15 days ago
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Summary

Job Description

As an Application Engineer you will be working with innovative companies in the aerospace/defence, oil/gas, communications, automation and machinery industries. You will be responsible for contributing to the marketing and sales of MathWorks’ sophisticated engineering products; assisting in the development of components of software product models and simulations to demonstrate the use of MathWorks’ MATLAB and Simulink products; developing components of technical engineering demonstrations of MathWorks’ Simulink and MATLAB products to support the company’s sales activities; assisting senior team members in engagements with prospective and existing customers to understand their workflow and identifying relevant MathWorks engineering solutions; and developing application examples and simulations to demonstrate how MathWorks engineering software addresses customer needs.



Minimum Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Robotics) and 5 years of professional work experience is required.
  • 3+ years of experience in UAV, UxV (Uncrewed Systems), or autonomous systems development, ideally using MATLAB & Simulink.
  • Solid understanding of control systems, guidance & navigation, sensor fusion, and/or perception systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English.



Desirable (Bonus) Skills


Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink, including toolboxes such as:

  • Aerospace Toolbox / Aerospace Blockset.
  • Robotics System Too
  • UAV Toolbox
  • Navigation Toolbox
  • Control System Toolbox / Model Predictive Control Toolbox


Experience with simulation and testing workflows, including:

  • Demonstrated expertise in model-based design using MATLAB and Simulink tools, including modeling, simulating and analysing design, testing and deployment workflows.
  • Scenario simulation using Simulink 3D Animation, Unreal Engine, or Flight simulators.
  • Knowledge of code generation tools such as Embedded Coder, Simulink Coder, and GPU Coder.
  • Familiarity with ROS/ROS2, PX4 or ArduPilot, and integration of real-time systems or hardware platforms.
  • Exposure to DO-178C, ISO 26262, or other relevant aerospace/autonomous safety standards. Experience with AI/ML workflows in MATLAB for vision, classification, or decision systems.
  • Familiarity with Simulink Requirements and Simulink Test for system verification/validation.


Daily activities include:

  • Technical engagement with customers to understand their project requirements and workflows and then recommend MathWorks technical capabitities.
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations and demonstrate application examples (onsite visits, seminars etc.).
  • Work with sales and marketing teams to create strategies for different accounts and markets.
  • Execute in-depth technical engagements with customers evaluating MathWorks products.
  • Technical support for customers using MATLAB, Simulink and the entire suite of products.



How to apply

Share your CV together with the answer to the below screening questions and send it to [email protected]. Only candidates who provide the detailed answers will be considered in the interviewing process.


1. Have you worked with MATLAB and Simulink in the relevant industries, such as Aerospace, Automotive, Communications, or Automation for more than 5 years ? Elaborate your answer with the details like industry experience, MathWorks tools proficiency, customers you have faced, and daily activities relevant for this position.


2. Do you have a MATLAB or Simulink project that showcases your technical expertise and proficiency with autonomous systems applications? Elaborate more about the project you want to showcase: why and what MathWorks products and workflow you have used, what was the challenge you faced, who else was involved and what was the methodology you applied.

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