Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Role Overview
Develop and maintain embedded software for aerospace and UAV systems, with a focus on performance, reliability, and safety-standard compliance.
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Role overview
Develop and maintain embedded software for aerospace and UAV systems, with a focus on performance, reliability, and safety-standard compliance.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test embedded software in C/C++.
- Develop software for real-time and safety-critical systems.
- Integrate software with hardware components, sensors, and actuators.
- Implement control algorithms and optimize code performance.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and test systems.
- Maintain technical documentation and support certification activities.
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5–7+ years of embedded software development experience.
- Strong C/C++ and embedded systems proficiency.
- Experience with an RTOS, such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or QNX.
- Knowledge of hardware-software integration and SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN protocols.
- Familiarity with standards such as DO-178C and DO-254.
- Experience with Git and software debugging tools.
- Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
- English proficiency is required for roles unless otherwise stated.
Preferred qualifications
- Aerospace, defense, automotive, or other safety-critical industry experience is preferred.
- Relevant embedded systems or aerospace certifications are preferred.
About EDGE
EDGE is a UAE-headquartered advanced technology group focused on defence and emerging technologies.
EDGE describes a multicultural workforce and opportunities for learning, career support, and collaboration.
Benefits
- Benefits may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for employees and dependents, and children's education allowances, depending on role and seniority.
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