Lead GCS Software Engineer – Embedded/C++ for UAVs

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ADASI in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Ground Control Station (GCS) development. You will lead embedded software efforts, design and implement in C/C++, and integrate hardware with flight control systems for aerospace projects.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams on safety-critical software and contribute to DO-178C compliant processes. The role offers exposure to cutting‑edge UAV programs and high‑impact defense and aerospace programs.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Embedded Software Development.
• Expert in C/C++.
• Experience with Ground Control Station (GCS) software.
• Experience with Flight Control Systems (FCS).
• Hardware/Software integration experience.
• Aerospace, UAV, or Defence background preferred.
• Exposure to safety-critical development (DO-178C preferred).

Skills

Embedded Software Development

C/C++

Ground Control Station

Flight Control Systems

Hardware/Software integration

Aerospace/UAV/Defence background

Safety-critical DO-178C

Job description

ADASI in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Ground Control Station (GCS) development. You will lead embedded software efforts, design and implement in C/C++, and integrate hardware with flight control systems for aerospace projects.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams on safety-critical software and contribute to DO-178C compliant processes. The role offers exposure to cutting‑edge UAV programs and high‑impact defense and aerospace programs.