Systems Engineer – Stability & Control

ADASI is the regional leader in autonomous systems and services, dedicated to offering holistic solutions – from the development and production of unmanned systems to joint mission analysis and equipment acquisition. We manufacture, operate, and maintain next‑generation autonomous capabilities for air, land, and sea, operating in demanding environments. Headquartered in the UAE, we are committed to advancing the region’s technological edge in defense innovation.

The Role We are looking for a highly experienced Systems Engineer – Stability and Control to join our Engineering team at ADASI. In this role, you will be responsible for the analysis, modeling, simulation, and verification of flight stability and control systems for our next‑generation UAV platforms. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, stable, and agile flight behavior across all mission profiles, from launch to recovery. Your work will directly influence flight control strategies, vehicle handling qualities, and overall system performance in a defense and aerospace environment.

Conduct longitudinal and lateral‑directional stability analyses for UAV platforms

Define control surface sizing, actuator capabilities, and trim conditions

Develop and maintain 6‑DOF flight dynamics models in MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent

Design, tune, and validate autopilot control laws (PID,



LQR, gain‑scheduled controllers)

Integrate aerodynamic and mass property data into high‑fidelity simulations

Plan and execute V&V; strategies using simulation, HIL, and flight testing

Analyze flight test data to evaluate control performance and stability margins

Support wind tunnel, ground, and flight testing campaigns

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in aerodynamics, avionics, software, and systems integration

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems, or related field (required)

Master’s degree in Flight Dynamics or Control Engineering (preferred)

Minimum 10+ years in aerospace or defense industry

At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in flight stability and control of UAVs or aircraft

Certification in flight dynamics or control simulation tools

MATLAB/Simulink, X-Plane, FlightGear

Stability analysis tools: Control system design: Integration of CFD and mass property data

Strong communicator with technical documentation skills

Why Join ADASI At ADASI, you'll work with some of the brightest minds in the defense and aerospace industry. We foster a collaborative and high‑performance culture where your ideas drive innovation. Apply now or share this opportunity with someone in your network who might be the perfect fit.

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📌 System & Control Engineer (Barcelona)
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