Job Title: Control Engineer
Company Name: Edge Group
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Date Posted: 30-07-2026
Job Reference/ID: 733168122
Job Description / Role:
We are seeking a Control Engineer to design and implement sophisticated control systems for target tracking and stabilization platforms. The successful candidate will work on electro-optical systems, creating mathematical models and simulations to ensure high precision in dynamic environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams to integrate sensors and actuators, while conducting rigorous system tuning, validation, and documentation in both lab and field settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement control systems (PID, adaptive, model-based) for target tracking and stabilization platforms.
- Develop and implement real-time control algorithms for electro-optical systems, ensuring high precision and smooth operation.
- Create mathematical models and simulations to predict performance and refine control strategies in dynamic environments.
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate control systems with sensors (IMU, gyroscopes, accelerometers) and actuators.
- Conduct system tuning, validation, and optimization to meet stability, accuracy, and response time targets.
- Test, troubleshoot, and document control algorithms in both lab and field environments to ensure performance and reproducibility.
- Create and deliver technical papers, reports, and proposals to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support laboratory testing and qualification efforts for optical systems and sensor products.
- Develop test plans, collect and analyze data, and document results.
- Assist business development by conducting market studies, evaluating emerging technologies in optical sensor systems, and providing recommendations.
- Provide mentorship, technical oversight, and task delegation as needed.
Experience Required:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in control systems engineering, with a focus on gimbal stabilization.
- Hands-on experience implementing real-time control algorithms in embedded systems, PLCs, or DSPs.
- Experience designing control algorithms for stabilization and tracking systems, such as gimbals and optical platforms.
- Experience working with sensors (gyroscopes, accelerometers, etc.) and actuators used in target tracking and stabilization.
- Expertise in testing, tuning, and validating control systems for high-precision applications in dynamic environments.
Education Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field (PhD preferred).
Skills Required:
- Control System Design: PID, state-space, adaptive control.
- Algorithm Development: Real-time control for tracking and stabilization.
- System Modeling & Simulation: MATLAB/Simulink.
- Testing & Validation: System tuning, performance optimization, troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of control theory and model-based approaches for dynamic systems.
- Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded system development (plus).
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
About the Company:
Abu Dhabi advanced technology and defence conglomerate formed in 2019 by consolidating numerous UAE defence and technology entities. It operates across platforms and systems, missiles and weapons, space and cyber technologies, trading and mission support, and electronic warfare, producing unmanned systems, guided munitions, armoured vehicles, naval vessels, and secure communications.
Company Industry: Defense & Technology
Department / Functional Area: Engineering
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Edge Group career website.
