As a Mission Systems Engineer II, you will support the hands-on integration of avionics, sensors, and mission payloads onto the V-BAT and our next-generation aircraft. We're looking for engineers with a strong mix of hardware and software experience,people who can move fluidly from hardware and software integration and system bring-up to real-time troubleshooting.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience taking hardware–software systems from 0→1, understanding what truly matters to end users, and delivering reliable capabilities into real-world field use.

In this role, you will contribute to the specification, integration, testing, and validation of mission and avionics systems that expand the capabilities of our aircraft. You'll work closely with electrical, mechanical, software, and flight test teams in both the lab and the field, supporting the development lifecycle of payload systems from concept through deployment.

Help us save lives as we strive to deliver the most highly reliable aerospace hardware in the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, integration, and validation of avionics and mission sensors and payloads for V-BAT ,from concept through production & deployment
• Collaborate with operators, mission SMEs, and internal stakeholders to understand user needs and prioritize system features and capabilities.
• Support and drive 0→1 development: take loosely defined mission problems, propose solutions, prototype quickly, iterate with flight test data, and mature systems into production-ready capabilities.
• Work with cross-functional development: mechanical & electrical design, firmware/embedded interfaces, data paths, networking, and onboard software integration.
• Assist in debugging and root-cause complex hardware, software, and integration failures throughout development and flight operations.
• Conduct hands-on bring-up, lab testing, HIL testing, and flight test preparation.
• Support flight operations with real-time troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and post-mission data analysis.
• Use Python, MATLAB, or similar tools to analyze logs, automate tests, and drive informed design decisions.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Flight Test, and Manufacturing to deliver reliable and maintainable avionics systems.
• Contribute to continuous design improvement to increase reliability, robustness, and mission performance.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• 2-5 years engineering experience with electrical system design, integration, testing, debug, and repair
• Hands-on experience with test equipment, schematics, harness/wiring diagrams, and HW/SW debugging.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary hardware development projects, which can be from an internship, job, club, team, personal project, etc…
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver reliable results within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating avionics, sensors, radios, mission payloads, or flight computing systems.
• Experience with flight test, field testing, or hardware-in-the-loop development.
• Experience with Python or any scripting language.
• Active Secret Security Clearance (or ability to obtain one if needed.
• Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.
• Experience contributing to the development of a hardware + software system from concept through testing or deployment.

Closing:

#LI-MSII

$91,660 - $137,490 a year

Closing from U.S. - with ITAR exposure

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At Valvoline Global Operations, we're proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we've never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world's first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry.

Job Purpose

The Senior Technology Manager - Middle East & Africa leads all technical services and customer technical support activities across the Middle East & Africa region with a particular focus on KSA. Reporting directly to the Global Technical Services & Field-Testing Director, this role is a key member of the MEA Management Team and serves as point of contact between the MEA region and Global R&D.

How You Make an Impact (Job Accountabilities)

Technical Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and oversee all technical service and support activities across MEA.
• Build and coach the regional technical services team.
• Act as the primary interface with Global R&D. Provide leadership updates to Management Team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product Strategy, and R&D to support product launches, business development, and go-to-market strategies.
• Deliver technical insights and ensure transparent reporting to regional and global leadership.

Key Customers & OEM Support

• Provide executive oversight on technical support to OEMs, distributors, fleets, and industrial clients.
• Personally manage strategic customers where required. Coach the team on technical proposals, oil analysis, training, and troubleshooting.

Field Testing & Product Validation

• Direct regional field trials, ensuring rigorous planning, monitoring, and execution.
• Oversee data acquisition and analysis with R&D to support approvals and product improvement.

Complaints Handling

• Lead resolution of high-impact customer complaints through structured root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with quality and supply chain to prevent recurrence.

Product recommendation / market insights

• Provide market intelligence to Global R&D and Marketing.
• Translate customer needs and competitor insights into product recommendations.

Manage technical CVPs / Services

• Oversee development of technical customer value propositions and service offerings.
• Manage oil analysis programs and condition monitoring systems.

HSSE Leadership & Coaching

• Ensure a strong safety culture by coaching the technical services team on health, safety, security, and environmental compliance. Actively monitor adherence to regulations and corporate HSSE standards.

Training & Knowledge Development

• Design and oversee regional training plans for internal staff and external stakeholders. Lead execution of technical seminars, customer events, product launches, and internal enablement sessions. Ensure training programs align with commercial growth objectives.

What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required, Master’s preferred.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English required.
• 10+ years in technical services, lubricants, or related industries, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in field testing, complaint handling, and customer technical engagement across multiple countries.
• CLS (Certified Lubrication Specialist) or equivalent desirable.

Competencies Desired

Candidates with the following will be given preferential consideration:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Technical depth in lubricants and mechanical systems.
• Skilled in managing field trials and analyzing performance data.
• Strategic mindset with commercial acumen.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and compliance.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements / Travel Requirements

• _Working Conditions / Physical Requirements_: Office setting
• _Travel Requirements_: up to 30% including international travel across MEA

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