Senior RF Hardware Systems Engineer (Requires relocation to Abu Dhabi)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Onsite)

We are seeking an experienced Senior RF Hardware Systems Engineer to join our research and development team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the design, development, and integration of advanced RF communication systems. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help transform concepts into high-performance solutions for mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and engineering of advanced RF-based communication platforms.
• Define system-level requirements and translate them into specifications for RF, mechanical, electrical, and software teams.
• Drive projects from initial concept and prototyping to full-scale production.
• Work collaboratively with board designers, firmware engineers, RF specialists, and mechanical engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Oversee the design and development of system accessories, including connectors, wiring, and mechanical interfaces.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors, and vendors to source and implement both custom and off-the-shelf components.
• Conduct system integration, hardware bring-up, and debugging to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Perform rigorous testing and validation to ensure compliance with system requirements and military-grade standards.
• Document system architecture, testing procedures, and verification reports.
• Ensure designs meet stringent thermal, environmental, and durability constraints.

Required Qualifications & Expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field.
• Approximately 20 years of experience in hardware and RF system engineering.
• Extensive experience designing military-grade payloads for ground, airborne, and vehicle-based applications.
• Strong background in RF system architecture, including transmitter and receiver design.
• Hands-on expertise in board-level design, RF circuit design, and mechanical integration.
• Deep understanding of digital and analog systems, as well as power supply design.
• Proficiency in using RF lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, vector signal analyzers (VSA), vector signal generators (VSG), and vector network analyzers (VNA).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging abilities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of RF technology innovation. If you have a passion for cutting-edge hardware development, we’d love to hear from you!