Senior Principal Engineer , Guidance & Control (Grade 6)

About the Role

Shape the future of precision-guided systems.

At Al Tariq we are seeking an experienced Senior Principal Engineer - Guidance & Control to lead the development and implementation of advanced flight control software for next-generation smart weapon systems. This is a highly technical role offering the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, from concept development and modelling through to flight testing, validation, and production support.

As a subject matter expert in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), you will play a critical role in designing and delivering high-performance control systems that meet stringent operational, safety, and military requirements.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of Guidance & Control algorithms for smart weapon systems.
• Design and optimise autopilot and mission control software to meet performance requirements.
• Develop and maintain Launch Acceptable Region (LAR) and Mission Planning System (MPS) algorithms.
• Own and enhance 6-Degree-of-Freedom (6-DOF) simulation models and support Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation (HILS) activities.
• Validate and maintain aerodynamic models using flight test data.
• Analyse system requirements and translate them into effective software solutions.
• Design software architectures and develop code using C, C++, MATLAB, and Simulink.
• Execute software verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with programme requirements.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and defence software standards, including DO-178 and MIL-STD frameworks.
• Conduct flight, laboratory, and ground testing, including data analysis and performance reporting.
• Manage software configuration, traceability, technical documentation, and change control processes.
• Support production, fault investigations, and multidisciplinary engineering teams in resolving technical challenges.