Senior Hardware Verification and Validation Engineer

Job Title: Senior Hardware V&V EngineerLocation: UAE Job Purpose: A leading aerospace and propulsion technology company is seeking a Senior Hardware Verification and Validation Engineer to perform verification and validation activities for safety-critical electronic systems. This role will develop requirements-based hardware verification plans and test cases, execute functional, electrical, interface and environmental testing, support qualification and EMC/EMI activities, and maintain traceability between hardware requirements, verification activities, and test results, working closely with hardware, systems, software, manufacturing, quality, and certification teams. Key Responsibilities: Perform hardware verification and validation activities for safety-critical electronic systemsDevelop requirements-based hardware verification plans, procedures, and test casesExecute functional, electrical, interface, and environmental testing and analyze resultsSupport hardware integration, troubleshooting, failure investigation, and root-cause analysisSupport environmental, EMC/EMI, and qualification testing activitiesMaintain traceability between hardware requirements, verification activities, and test resultsDocument verification results and prepare verification and qualification reportsSupport HIL, test bench, and automated test activitiesCoordinate with hardware, systems, software, manufacturing, quality, and certification teams

Required Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics, Avionics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in hardware development, verification, validation, or testingStrong knowledge of analog/digital electronics and embedded electronic systemsExperience with requirements-based hardware verification and system integration testingExperience with PCB testing, troubleshooting, and electrical laboratory equipmentKnowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, RS-232/422/485, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, and EthernetExperience with environmental and EMC/EMI testingExperience with requirements, configuration, and change-management toolsExperience with HIL and automated test environments

Advantageous: Knowledge of DO-254 and DO-160Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-704Experience with safety-critical aerospace or defense electronic systemsExperience with hardware qualification and certification activitiesFamiliarity with FMEA/FMECA, fault injection, and reliability analysisExperience with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar test and automation tools

N.B. This role is based in Abu Dhabi (UAE). Relocation support to Abu Dhabi is available for exceptional international candidates.