Embedded Software Engineer

ApplyMint; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ApplyMint is seeking an embedded firmware engineer to develop and maintain UAV flight-control firmware. You will implement drivers for IMU, GPS and sensors, and integrate avionics software with flight-control hardware. The role requires strong C/C++ skills and hands-on microcontroller work in a multidisciplinary team.

Experience with RTOS, STM32/ARM Cortex, and sensor interfacing is highly valued; UAE-based candidates are preferred due to the Abu Dhabi location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in embedded firmware for UAV flight-control systems.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills and hands-on microcontroller work.
• Experience with CAN, UART, SPI and I2C communication protocols.
• Familiarity with RTOS, STM32/ARM Cortex or similar platforms.
• Experience with hardware drivers and sensors integration.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for UAV flight-control boards.
• Develop hardware drivers for IMU, GPS, airspeed sensors, and avionics.
• Implement communication protocols (UART, CAN, SPI, I2C).
• Develop payload and servo control systems.
• Perform system integration testing and debugging.
• Support prototype development and flight-test activities.
• Collaborate with avionics hardware and systems engineers.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

STM32

RTOS

CAN

UART

SPI

I2C

Sensor interfacing

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for UAV flight-control boards Develop hardware drivers for IMU GPS airspeed sensors and other avionics hardware Implement and manage communication protocols including UART CAN SPI and I2C Develop payload and servo control systems Integrate embedded software with avionics and flight-control hardware Perform system-level integration testing troubleshooting and debugging Work closely with avionics hardware flight-control and systems engineers Support prototype development and flight-test activities Strong programming skills in C/C++.Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and real-time embedded systems.Strong understanding of communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, and I2C.Experience developing hardware drivers and interfacing with sensors.Familiarity with RTOS, STM32, ARM Cortex, or similar platforms.Experience with UAVs, drones, flight-control systems, or aerospace applications is an advantage.Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering team.UAE experience is an advantage.