Embedded Software Engineer II

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

Job summary

Edge Group is seeking an Embedded Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in embedded software for aerospace systems. The role focuses on developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining safety-critical software for avionics and flight control.

You will implement real-time code, ensure deterministic performance, and collaborate with hardware and systems teams. DO-178C/DO-254 compliance, memory and power optimization, and thorough documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering with Master’s/PhD preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of embedded software development experience in aerospace or safety-critical industries.
• Strong C and C++ skills for embedded systems with ARM/STM32 knowledge and low-level interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for avionics, flight control, and aerospace systems.
• Integrate software with hardware, perform rigorous testing, and ensure DO-178C/DO-254 compliance.
• Document design specs, tests, and results; collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded systems

ARM

STM32

Low-level interfacing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Master’s/PhD preferred

Job description

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We are looking for anEmbedded Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably within the aerospace or avionics domain. The role involves developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining safety-critical embedded software for aerospace systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for avionics, flight control, and aerospace systems. Implement and optimize real-time software ensuring minimal latency, high reliability, and deterministic performance. Collaborate with system engineers to translate control algorithms and system requirements into efficient embedded code.
• Integrate software with hardware systems and perform rigorous testing to validate functionality, performance, and compliance with safety standards. Develop software in alignment with industry standards such as DO-178C and DO-254. Optimize code for memory usage, power efficiency, and execution performance while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation including design specifications, code, test plans, and results. Work cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration. Troubleshoot and resolve defects, anomalies, and performance issues through structured debugging and analysis. Continuously stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s/PhD preferred).
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably within aerospace or safety-critical industries.
• Strong hands-on expertise in C and C++ for embedded systems. Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures such as ARM and STM32, along with low-level hardware interfacing.

Operating Environment
Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced, mission-critical environments. Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to drive solutions from concept through deployment.

External Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer

We are looking for anEmbedded Engineer with 5–7 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably within the aerospace or avionics domain. The role involves developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining safety-critical embedded software for aerospace systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for avionics, flight control, and aerospace systems. Implement and optimize real-time software ensuring minimal latency, high reliability, and deterministic performance. Collaborate with system engineers to translate control algorithms and system requirements into efficient embedded code.
• Integrate software with hardware systems and perform rigorous testing to validate functionality, performance, and compliance with safety standards. Develop software in alignment with industry standards such as DO-178C and DO-254. Optimize code for memory usage, power efficiency, and execution performance while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation including design specifications, code, test plans, and results. Work cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration. Troubleshoot and resolve defects, anomalies, and performance issues through structured debugging and analysis. Continuously stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s/PhD preferred).
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably within aerospace or safety-critical industries.
• Strong hands-on expertise in C and C++ for embedded systems. Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures such as ARM and STM32, along with low-level hardware interfacing.

Operating Environment
Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced, mission-critical environments. Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to drive solutions from concept through deployment.