Principal Certification Engineer - Airborne Software and Hardware

Rebel Recruitment Limited • Dubai, United Kingdom • Posted July 13, 2026

Position Overview

Role:

Principal Certification Engineer - Airborne Software & Hardware

Location:

Dubai South

Working Arrangement:

On-site

Salary:

Up to 43,000 AED/ month

Shape the future of electric aviation.

We're developing a next-generation eVTOL aircraft and are looking for a Principal Certification Engineer to lead the airborne software and hardware certification strategy for one of the most exciting aerospace programmes in the world.

This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, taking ownership of the certification approach while helping build the processes, standards and future team that will support aircraft type certification across GCAA, EASA and FAA regulations.

You'll be the technical authority for development assurance, working across safety-critical fly-by-wire flight controls, electric propulsion and battery management systems, ensuring compliance with DO-178C and DO-254...