Principal Embedded Engineer

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

ADASI in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software for aerospace and UAV systems. You will work on real-time, safety-critical applications and collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams.

You should have a bachelor's in CS/EE, 5–7+ years in embedded development, and strong C/C++ skills. Familiarity with RTOS (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX), hardware interfaces (SPI/I2C/UART/CAN), and DO-178C/DO-254 is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX) and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
• Familiarity with aerospace safety standards such as DO-178C and DO-254.
• Experience with Git and software debugging tools.

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.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and system testing.
• Maintain technical documentation and support certification activities.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++ proficiency

RTOS experience

Git

Debugging

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

FreeRTOS

VxWorks

QNX

SPI/I2C/UART/CAN

Job description

Job Description:

External Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi

About ADASI: ADASI is a leading aerospace company dedicated to advancing the aerospace industry through innovative technology solutions. Our mission is to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of airspace management. We are seeking a talented Embedded Software Developer to join our team and contribute to our mission.

Role Overview:Develop and maintain embedded software for aerospace and UAV systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with safety standards.

Key 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.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and system testing.
• Maintain technical documentation and support certification activities.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX).
• Knowledge of hardware-software integration and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
• Familiarity with aerospace/safety standards such as DO-178C and DO-254.
• Experience with Git and software debugging tools.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• Aerospace, defense, automotive, or other safety-critical industry experience.
• Relevant embedded systems or aerospace certifications.

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