Senior Principal Engineer , Guidance & Control (Grade 6)
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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Family visas, Annual flight tickets, Medical insurance, Education allowances, Learning academy, Digital learning platform
Posted 9d ago
Apply by Aug 23
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of advanced flight control software for smart weapon systems across the full product lifecycle. Manage guidance and control algorithms, simulation models, and software verification activities to ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline with 10-15 years of experience in the aerospace or defense industry. Candidates must possess strong expertise in guidance systems, flight control, and software development using C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink.
Full job description
About the Role
Shape the future of precision-guided systems.
At Al Tariq we are seeking an experienced Senior Principal Engineer - Guidance & Control to lead the development and implementation of advanced flight control software for next-generation smart weapon systems. This is a highly technical role offering the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, from concept development and modelling through to flight testing, validation, and production support.
As a subject matter expert in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), you will play a critical role in designing and delivering high-performance control systems that meet stringent operational, safety, and military requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and maintenance of Guidance & Control algorithms for smart weapon systems.
Design and optimise autopilot and mission control software to meet performance requirements.
Develop and maintain Launch Acceptable Region (LAR) and Mission Planning System (MPS) algorithms.
Own and enhance 6-Degree-of-Freedom (6-DOF) simulation models and support Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation (HILS) activities.
Validate and maintain aerodynamic models using flight test data.
Analyse system requirements and translate them into effective software solutions.
Design software architectures and develop code using C, C++, MATLAB, and Simulink.
Execute software verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with programme requirements.
Ensure compliance with aerospace and defence software standards, including DO-178 and MIL-STD frameworks.
Conduct flight, laboratory, and ground testing, including data analysis and performance reporting.
Manage software configuration, traceability, technical documentation, and change control processes.
Support production, fault investigations, and multidisciplinary engineering teams in resolving technical challenges.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering /Electronic Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Computer Science Or an equivalent technical discipline
Master's Degree preferred.
Experience
10-15 years of experience within the smart weapons, guided munitions, missile, aerospace, or defence industry.
Extensive experience in:
Guidance systems
Flight control systems
Kalman filtering
Modelling and simulation
Strong software development capability using C / C++ / MATLAB / Simulink
Experience with 6-DOF modelling , HILS environments , Aerodynamic modelling & Flight-test data analysis
Working knowledge of military and commercial aerospace standards.
Why choose EDGE
Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.
But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.
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EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.
As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.
Al Tariq is a world-class manufacturer of precision-guided air munitions. Partnering with Denel Dynamics, South Africa’s largest government-owned defence manufacturer, we have enhanced our production capacity through cutting-edge technology and continual innovation.
Our kits come in easy-to-handle-and-deploy packages and achieve precision targeting via choice systems including GNSS/INS, imaging infrared with complete automatic target recognition capabilities, and semi-active laser seekers against high-priority fixed, off-axis, moving, and relocatable targets.
Leveraging the latest advanced technologies gives us an edge in optics, propulsion, and weapons. This allows our engineering teams to create intellectual property across disciplines, including software development and mechanical design. This keeps us and you ahead, always.
Al Tariq is a world-class manufacturer of precision-guided air munitions. Partnering with Denel Dynamics, South Africa’s largest government-owned defence manufacturer, we have enhanced our production capacity through cutting-edge technology and continual innovation.
Our kits come in easy-to-handle-and-deploy packages and achieve precision targeting via choice systems including GNSS/INS, imaging infrared with complete automatic target recognition capabilities, and semi-active laser seekers against high-priority fixed, off-axis, moving, and relocatable targets.
Leveraging the latest advanced technologies gives us an edge in optics, propulsion, and weapons. This allows our engineering teams to create intellectual property across disciplines, including software development and mechanical design. This keeps us and you ahead, always.