Summary
United Arab Emirates University is seeking a Research Assistant to support a university CubeSat mission over a one-year period. The role covers system design, requirements and interfaces, integration, verification, testing, and documentation, with technical guidance for faculty, engineers, and student teams. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree and experience with complex hardware development; a master’s degree and CubeSat or small-satellite experience are preferred. The posting does not state a work location or salary.
The posting
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Job description
We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support a university CubeSat mission over a one-year period. This role spans system design, requirements and interfaces, integration, verification, and Assembly–Integration–Test (AIT). The Systems Engineer will work closely with faculty, engineers, and student teams, providing technical guidance while ensuring the spacecraft is developed, tested, and documented to a professional standard.
Minimum qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Experience with complex hardware development (spacecraft, avionics, embedded systems, or similar).
- Working knowledge of requirements, interface control, verification, and test planning/execution.
- Strong technical writing, organization, and communication skills.
Preferred qualification
- CubeSat/Small Satellite project experience (university or industry).
- Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems (EPS, ADCS, COMMS, OBC/CDH, payloads).
- Experience mentoring students, leading small technical teams, or supporting educational labs.
- Exposure to structured engineering processes (review gates, verification matrices, configuration management).
Special instructions to applicants
Submit a detailed CV
Department
Electrical& Communication Eng.(COE)
College or division
College of Engineering - (COE)