{"id":174518,"date":"2026-04-08T03:50:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-principal-systems-engineer-stability-and-control-33\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T03:50:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:50:16","slug":"were-hiring-principal-systems-engineer-stability-and-control-33","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-principal-systems-engineer-stability-and-control-33\/","title":{"rendered":"We\u2019re Hiring Principal Systems Engineer &#8211; Stability and Control"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Title: Systems Engineer &#8211; Stability and Control<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Department: Engineering<br \/>\n       Location: ADASI HQ, Abu Dhabi, UAE<br \/>\n       Reporting to: Lead Systems Engineer \/ Chief Engineer<br \/>\n       Entity: ADASI (A subsidiary of EDGE Group)<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Job Purpose<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>The Systems Engineer &#8211; Stability and Control is responsible for the analysis, modeling, design, and validation of flight dynamics, stability and control and related systems for ADASI&#8217;s Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This role ensures that platform-level control characteristics meet operational, safety, and regulatory requirements. The position is key to defining aerodynamic control effectiveness, handling qualities, and flight safety margins across multiple mission profiles.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Key Responsibilities<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>Stability &#038; Control Analysis <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform longitudinal, lateral and directional stability analyses using linear and non-linear models across various UAV flight regimes.<\/li>\n<li>Define control surface sizing, actuator response, and control authority based on aerodynamic and mission requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate natural modes, handling qualities, and stability margins throughout the flight envelope and all phases of flight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Modeling, Simulation &#038; Control Design <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop 6-DOF flight dynamics models using MATLAB\/Simulink or equivalent tools for simulation and control system integration.<\/li>\n<li>Support the design and tuning of autopilot control laws (e.g., PID, LQR, Gain-Scheduling controllers) to meet stability and performance criteria.<\/li>\n<li>Integrate aerodynamic and mass properties\/data into dynamic models for high-fidelity simulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Verification, Testing &#038; Validation <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Define and execute Verification &#038; Validation (V&#038;V) strategies for stability and control requirements through simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight test campaigns.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze flight test data to assess dynamic response, control stability, and trim conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Support wind tunnel testing, ground testing, and flight testing, including pre- and post-flight predictions and analyses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> System Integration &#038; Interdisciplinary Coordination <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work closely with aerodynamics, flight controls, avionics, mechanical systems, and software engineering teams to ensure control system integration and compatibility.<\/li>\n<li>Provide input to airworthiness assessments, safety analysis, and certification documents, including handling qualities evaluations per MIL-F-8785C or similar standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Documentation &#038; Compliance <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare and maintain technical documentation including control system models, stability reports, control surface effectiveness data, and compliance matrices.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure alignment with applicable UAV and aerospace standards, including CS-UAS, MIL-STD-1797, and internal ADASI\/EDGE design standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Qualifications &#038; Experience<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Educational Background<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Aeronautical\/Aerospace Engineering, Flight Mechanics, Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent (REQUIRED)<\/li>\n<li>Master&#8217;s Degree in Flight Dynamics, Control Engineering, or related specialization (PREFERRED)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Professional Experience<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years focused on flight stability, dynamics, and control systems in aerospace or UAV applications.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with UAVs, fixed-wing, VTOL, or hybrid platforms is preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Technical Skills<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficient in:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Flight dynamics and control modeling using MATLAB\/Simulink, X-Plane, or FlightGear<\/li>\n<li>Control system design and tuning (classical and modern control methods)<\/li>\n<li>Use of stability and control analysis tools (AVL, XFOIL, Athena Vortex Lattice, or equivalent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrated understanding of:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Aerodynamic stability principles<\/li>\n<li>Control surface effectiveness and actuator limitations<\/li>\n<li>Coupling effects, flutter margins, and flight envelope constraints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Familiar with:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Airworthiness and stability standards (e.g., MIL-F-8785C, MIL-HDBK-1797)<\/li>\n<li>CFD and mass property data integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Soft Skills &#038; Competencies <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities<\/li>\n<li>Excellent technical communication and documentation skills<\/li>\n<li>Systems-oriented mindset with the ability to integrate across disciplines<\/li>\n<li>Strategic thinker with attention to flight safety and operational effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable in collaborative, fast-paced development environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Preferred Certifications <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>INCOSE ASEP or CSEP &#8211; Preferred<\/li>\n<li>Certification in control systems, UAV dynamics, or flight simulation tools &#8211; Advantageous<\/li>\n<li>AS9100D or ISO 9001 Quality System awareness &#8211; Preferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Additional Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be eligible for UAE defense\/security clearance<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to travel for wind tunnel testing, flight test campaigns, or design reviews<\/li>\n<li>Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus)<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to relocate to UAE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> #ADASI<\/p>\n<p><center><b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.careerjet.ae\/jobad\/ae639a93d923432c39181e373de0fbe5c1?affid=1e18623d919a855447a16dd0557b1bec\" class=\"button purchase\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/b><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Title: Systems Engineer &#8211; Stability and Control Department: Engineering Location: ADASI HQ, Abu Dhabi, UAE Reporting to: Lead Systems Engineer \/ Chief Engineer Entity: ADASI (A subsidiary of EDGE Group) Job Purpose The Systems Engineer &#8211; Stability and Control is responsible for the analysis, modeling, design, and validation of flight dynamics, stability and control<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":174519,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[60,75,71,20,31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-174518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-flutter-jobs","category-flutter-jobs-mobile-app-developer-jobs","category-it-jobs-jobs-in-uae","category-it-jobs","category-jobs-in-uae"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/174518-were-hiring-principal-systems-engineer-stability-and-control.png?fit=%2C&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":156727,"url":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-principal-systems-engineer-stability-and-control-3\/","url_meta":{"origin":174518,"position":0},"title":"We\u2019re Hiring Principal Systems Engineer &#8211; 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