Embedded Software Engineer

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salaries

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependents

Education allowances for children

Job summary

EDGE, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to architect and develop real-time embedded software for engine control systems (ECUs/FADECs) used in gas turbine engines. The role demands deep embedded expertise and leadership across current and future platforms.

You will work on DO-178C and ARP4754A guided development, interfacing with MATLAB/Simulink models and hardware, and coordinating with hardware engineers for safe, reliable firmware delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience in safety-critical systems.
• Experience with bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time embedded software for engine control units (ECUs).
• Develop safety-critical software compliant with DO-178C, MISRA, ISO 26262 where applicable.
• Interface with MATLAB/Simulink models and code generation tools.
• Integrate firmware with hardware (MCUs, FPGAs, sensors, actuators).
• Develop SIL and HIL tests using dSPACE/NI/Vector tools.
• Lead root-cause analysis and debugging with oscillosopes and analyzers.
• Create software requirements and verification artifacts per DO-178C and ARP4754A.

Skills

Embedded Software

C/C++

Real-time systems

Control theory

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN

SPI

I2C

UART

ARINC 429

dSPACE/NI/Vector

Job description

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

About POWERTECH

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

Position Summary:

The Software Senior Engineer is responsible for the architecture, development, and validation of real-time embedded software for engine control systems, including ECUs/FADECs used in gas turbine engines. The role focuses on delivering reliable, safety-critical firmware compliant with aerospace and defence standards, with close integration to the electrical hardware, performance models, and safety systems. This is a senior technical position requiring deep embedded expertise and the ability to guide software design decisions across current and future engine platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement real-time embedded software for engine control units (ECUs), including bootloaders, task schedulers, and control logic layers.
• Develop structured code in C/C++ adhering to safety-critical standards such as DO-178C, MISRA, and ISO 26262 (where applicable).
• Interface with system-level models and control logic derived from MATLAB/Simulink and convert them into embedded code or integrate with auto-code generators.
• Integrate firmware with custom hardware (MCUs, FPGAs, power drivers, sensors, and actuators) in close coordination with hardware engineers.
• Develop and execute software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests using tools such as dSPACE, NI, or Vector.
• Lead root cause analysis and debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and diagnostic tools.
• Generate software requirements, design descriptions, traceability matrices, test plans, and verification artifacts in line with DO-178C and ARP4754A standards.
• Support safety assessments and participate in system-level FMEA, hazard analyses, and software reviews.
• Contribute to configuration management and version control using Git, SVN, or equivalent tools.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in aerospace, defense, or automotive safety-critical systems.
• Proven experience with bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded software development.
• Hands‑on experience with a wide range of microcontrollers, not limited to ARM Cortex‑M, TI C2000, Infineon Aurix, or similar microcontrollers.
• Solid understanding of control systems, signal processing, and real‑time constraints.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink code generation workflows (e.g., Embedded Coder).
• Experience with communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, RS‑422, and ARINC 429.
• Exposure to model‑based design (MBD) and code coverage/robustness testing tools.

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.