About us
ARENGY is a prominent Engineering and Recruiting Services Company operating within the Middle East, specifically from Dubai and Abu Dhabi (UAE). Our clientele includes some of the most successful industry leaders worldwide.
Job Description
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Subject Matter Expert – Actuation Systems to serve as the technical authority for all aspects of actuation systems within UAV platforms, including flight control, landing gear, payload, and subsystem actuators. The SME will lead the design, integration, and validation of electromechanical and hydraulic actuation solutions, ensuring compliance with performance, reliability, and regulatory standards. This role is key to driving innovation, ensuring safety, and achieving mission effectiveness across the company's autonomous systems portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Strategy
- Define and maintain the actuation systems architecture across UAV platforms, including primary and secondary control surface actuators, landing gear actuators, weapon release mechanisms, and payload positioning systems.
- Provide strategic direction for actuation technology development, including the adoption of smart actuators, redundant systems, and power-optimized configurations.
- Serve as design authority for actuator components and systems, reviewing and approving technical documents, drawings, and engineering reports.
Systems Engineering & Requirements Management
- Lead the development of system-level requirements, interface definitions, and performance specifications for actuation systems.
- Ensure traceability and verification planning through the system development lifecycle using tools such as DOORS or similar.
- Oversee actuator integration with electrical power systems, flight control computers, airframe structures, and software interfaces.
Analysis, Testing & Verification
- Guide modeling and simulation efforts for actuator performance (torque, speed, load capacity, response time) and failure modes (jam, loss of power, sensor failure).
- Plan and supervise system-level validation including environmental testing, functional tests, lifecycle endurance, and EMC/EMI compliance.
- Support root cause investigations, FMEA sessions, and corrective action planning for actuation anomalies.
Innovation & Industry Alignment
- Evaluate and introduce advanced actuation technologies, including brushless DC motors, servo actuators, hydraulic/electromechanical hybrids, and smart sensor-integrated actuators.
- Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes relevant to actuation systems and incorporate them into internal design guidelines.
- Collaborate with R&D and innovation teams to enhance performance, reduce weight, and improve reliability.
Mentoring & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Mentor engineers in actuator design, integration, and analysis.
- Coordinate with software, systems, avionics, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless actuator performance in platform-level simulations and missions.
- Engage with suppliers and OEMs for component development, qualification, and integration readiness.
Required qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Educational Background
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (REQUIRED)
- Master's Degree in Flight Control Systems, Aerospace Mechatronics, or a related discipline (PREFERRED)
Professional Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in aerospace/defense industry with direct involvement in actuation system design and development, of which 4+ years in a senior or subject matter expert role.
- Experience with UAVs, military aircraft, or guided systems involving flight control or precision actuation.
- Familiarity with both linear and rotary actuators, servo control systems, and redundant actuation architectures.
Technical Skills, deep understanding of:
- Electromechanical and electrohydraulic actuation systems
- Motor control theory, position feedback systems (encoders, resolvers), and embedded control loops
- Safety-critical failure detection and redundancy strategies (jam-tolerant, run-on-failure, etc.)
Technical Skills, experience with:
- Simulation tools: MATLAB/Simulink, Amesim, or Modelica
- CAD tools: CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks for mechanical integration
- Control systems integration with avionics or mission computers
- Knowledge of relevant standards: DO-160, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, ARP4754, AS9100
Benefits
Very competitive salary and benefits, family medical insurance and air-tickets, international education paid for kids.
