Senior Systems Engineer - System Safety Analysis
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, AE
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (REQ
- Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Airworthiness, or a related discipline (PREFERRED).
Nice to have
- INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP – Strongly Preferred.
- MIL-STD-882 System Safety Training/Certification – Preferred.
- SAE ARP4754A and SAE ARP4761 Practical Application Experience – Strongly Preferred.
- AEP-4671 Airworthiness Framework Experience – Strongly Preferred.
- Reliability Engineering Certification (ASQ CRE or equivalent) – Advantageous.
- Functional Safety Certification (e.g., IEC 61508 or equivalent) – Advantageous.
- DO-178C / DO-254 Training or Certification – Beneficial.
- AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality Management System Awareness – Preferred.
- Experience in supporting military aircraft, UAV, rotorcraft, or civil aircraft certification programs – Highly Desirable.
Full description
ABOUT EDGE
At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.
Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.
Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.
Together, we are shaping the future.
ABOUT THE ROLEAbout ADASI
ADASI is the regional leader in autonomous systems and services, dedicated to offering holistic solutions – from the development and production of unmanned systems to joint mission analysis and equipment acquisition. We manufacture, operate, and maintain next-generation autonomous capabilities for air, land, and sea, operating in demanding environments. Headquartered in the UAE, we are committed to advancing the region’s technological edge in defense innovation.
The Systems Safety Analysis Engineer is responsible for the planning, execution, assessment, and lifecycle management of system safety activities for the company’s UAV platforms and associated systems. This role ensures that airborne systems, mission systems, and platform subsystems are developed, integrated, verified, and operated in accordance with recognized aerospace and defense safety standards and airworthiness requirements.
The engineer will lead and perform safety assessments throughout the system development lifecycle, ensuring that hazards are systematically identified, risks are assessed and mitigated, and compliance with system safety and design assurance requirements is achieved. The role requires a strong background in avionics and/or aircraft systems engineering combined with extensive experience in the application of SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761, MIL-STD-882E, AEP-4671, and related aerospace safety processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
System Safety Requirements & Architecture
- Define, manage, and maintain system safety requirements for UAV platforms, avionics systems, mission systems, flight-critical systems, and aircraft subsystems.
- Establish and maintain the system safety program in accordance with applicable standards including SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761, MIL-STD-882E, AEP-4671.
- Perform FHA to identify and classify failure conditions and associated safety objectives.