EDGE

Sr. Specialist, Air Trials

EDGE  •  Abu Dhabi, AE (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

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REMAYA creates and delivers world-class military grade shooting ranges from the initial design and development stages right through to operations and management, imparting live-fire training to organisations serving and enhancing the skills of defense forces. As a leader in ensuring the highest levels of survivability for military and security personnel – whether on the battlefield or on a mission – REMAYA has been entrusted with protecting interests and advising clients, including governments, international entities and corporations operating across the globe.

We are seeking a Senior Specialist – Air Trials to support the preparation, coordination, and safety assessment of flight tests at our test range. Reporting to the Air Trial SME, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of flight test activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collect, consolidate, and analyse technical and operational data for flight test preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and customer documentation.
  • Support the planning, organization, and coordination of flight tests involving aircraft, UAVs, and missile systems.
  • Prepare Test Risk Assessments in collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders; apply risk analysis methodologies including identification, classification, mitigation, and rating.
  • Collaborate with the Scheduler to plan and optimize test activities.
  • Coordinate with the Test Safety Manager to ensure safety compliance, and present test programs and safety assessments to the Test Safety Board.
  • Work with the Range Controlling Officer to define and manage NOTAM requirements and support permits for UAVs and aircraft movements.
  • Provide operational support during test campaigns and contribute to continuous improvement of test preparation and safety processes.
  • Ensure environmentally responsible work practices, and exercise authority to stop work if safety or environmental risks arise.
  • Report environmental and QHSE incidents to the QHSE Manager and relevant authorities following established procedures.

Experience & Qualifications.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in aerospace, flight testing, systems engineering, or safety engineering.
  • Practical experience through work, internships, or academic projects in flight testing, UAV operations, or safety analysis is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and environmentally responsible practices.

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EDGE

About EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE’s EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to establishing the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive.

With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers.

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters: EDGE Commercial, Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, AE
Year Founded
Unknown
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