Principal Embedded Software Engineer

ADASI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

ADASI is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead the development of mission-critical avionics software. You will design and implement real-time embedded code for safety-critical aerospace systems, working closely with hardware and systems teams.

The role requires deep C/C++ expertise, ARM/STM32 familiarity, and DO-178C/DO-254 awareness, with a focus on reliability, performance, and thorough verification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; Master/PhD preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of embedded software development experience, preferably in aerospace or safety-critical industries.
• Strong hands-on C and C++ for embedded systems; deep understanding of ARM and STM32; low-level hardware interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for avionics and aerospace systems.
• Implement real-time software with low latency, high reliability, and deterministic performance.
• Collaborate with system engineers to translate requirements into embedded code; integrate with hardware and perform testing.
• Develop and maintain documentation including design specifications, code, and test results; ensure safety standards DO-178C/DO-254 compliance.
• Optimize memory, power, and execution efficiency; follow coding standards and perform structured debugging.

Skills

C programming

C++

Embedded systems

ARM architectures

STM32

Hardware interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer/electrical engineering

Master's/PhD preferred

Tools

ARM Cortex-M

STM32 platform

Job description

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External Job Description

Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s/PhD preferred). Minimum 12 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.

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.

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.