Principal Engineer - Embedded

KATIM; Dubai; On-site; AED 346,000 - 415,000; Full time

Job summary

KATIM in Dubai is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead system‑level SW for secure communication devices. You will coordinate with HW teams, manufacturing and product owners, and deliver embedded firmware (Verilog) and software (Rust, C) with a strong focus on quality and agile delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in engineering and a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS. Hands‑on experience across Rust, Verilog, C, and Linux (Yocto), plus cryptography and secure

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Proven hands-on experience in Rust, Verilog, C and Linux-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead system‑level SW development and coordinate with HW teams, manufacturing and product owners.
• Design, develop, implement, validate and document embedded designs in firmware (Verilog) and software (Rust, C) for secure communication devices.
• Analyze and debug embedded systems to ensure stability, reliability and performance
• Implement test cases for test automation for the developed embedded devices
• Enable successful delivery of projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for technical improvement and automation.

Skills

Rust

Verilog

C

Linux

Cryptography

Embedded systems

CI/CD

Agile

Team leadership

Networking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Job description

Job Description:

About KATIM

KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, KATIM delivers trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat, and fulfils the increasing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by delivering robust, secure, end-to-end solutions centered on four core business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications. Our talented team of cross functional experts continually takes-on new challenges. We work with the energy of a start-up yet the discipline of a large business to make solutions and products work for our customers at scale.

Job Purpose

As a Principal Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the engineering team to achieve organizational goals. This position requires a seasoned engineering professional with strong technical knowledge on cryptography, software development in Rust, and internet protocols. In addition, technical leadership skills and the ability to drive innovation are a desired for this position. You will be responsible for technical planning, executing, and delivering engineering projects in agile manner while ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead system-level SW development efforts, including coordination with HW teams, manufacturing, product owners and other stakeholders.
• Design, develop, implement, validate and document sub-system and system level embedded designs in firmware (Verilog) and software (Rust, C) for secure communication devices.
• Analyze and debug embedded systems to ensure stability, reliability and performance
• Implement test cases for test automation for the developed embedded devices
• Enable successful delivery of projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for technical improvement and automation.

Education and Minimum qualification

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in engineering
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Key Skills

Excellent working proficiency with industry-standard tools: Jira, Confluence, Git

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment as a team player with "can do" mindset
• Solid understanding of agile development principles. Experience in working in self-organizing cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on experience on SW/FW development with at least two of
• Rust
• FPGA (Verilog)
• C (Linux kernel / boot loaders / FreeRTOS)
• Proven experience on embedded SW architectures, design patterns and best practices
• Hands-on experience with Linux-based systems based on Yocto
• Domain knowledge in multiple of: IP-based communications over Ethernet networks, remote management of network infrastructure, cryptography or audio processing
• Experience with continuous integration practices
• Experience with test automation with Robot Framework is a plus
• Knowledge of information security and communications security, including cryptography

The base salary for the role will be around EUR 8,000 based on the candidate's experience.

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