System Engineer Landing Gear

Systems Engineer – Landing Gear

📍 Onsite | Abu Dhabi, UAE

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Systems Engineer – Landing Gear to join our Engineering & Technology team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, integration, and validation of landing gear systems for advanced unmanned and aerospace platforms.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure landing gear systems meet stringent operational, performance, and airworthiness requirements, contributing to cutting-edge aerospace and defense programs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of landing gear systems, including actuation, retraction, steering, and damping mechanisms
Define, manage, and validate system requirements aligned with mission objectives and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with structures, avionics, flight controls, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration
Perform stress, load, and fatigue analysis using simulation tools to ensure structural integrity and reliability
Prepare and execute verification and validation plans, including ground and flight test activities
Ensure compliance with applicable airworthiness and regulatory standards (EASA, GCAA, MIL-STD)
Provide technical oversight and support supplier engagement for landing gear components and assemblies
Maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, drawings, configuration control, and change requests

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Mechatronics Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace landing gear system design, development, and integration
Strong background in system-level engineering and aircraft subsystem integration
Experience working within regulated environments , preferably involving UAV, military, or aerospace platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

INCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification
Chartered Engineer status
Familiarity with GCAA and/or EASA certification frameworks

Technical Tools & Standards

CAD tools: CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX
Simulation & Analysis: ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalent FEA tools
Systems Engineering Tools: DOORS, Polarion, or similar
Standards & Guidelines: ARP4754A, DO-160, MIL-STD-810

Ideal Attributes

Strong systems thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and technical documentation abilities
Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced project environments
Collaborative mindset with the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders
High attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence

Location & Work Arrangement