Principal Engineer - Embedded Software (E&E)

EDGE Group PJSC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group PJSC's ADVANCED CONCEPTS arm seeks an experienced embedded software engineer to architect and implement complex systems across Cortex-M and ARM64 platforms.

You will develop bare-metal firmware, Linux drivers, and multimedia pipelines while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in computer science, electronics or software engineering.
• 15+ years of embedded software experience in C and C++.
• Strong ARM64 and Cortex-M architecture knowledge.
• Expertise in Linux driver and kernel development.
• Experience with bare-metal firmware for STM32, NXP LPC and Microchip PIC.
• Experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, mbed or ThreadX on MCUs.
• Knowledge of I2C, UART, SPI and CAN in Linux and MCUs.
• Experience with Jetson Linux BSP and NVIDIA JetPack (CUDA, cuDNN, TensorRT).
• Familiarity with V4L2, GStreamer and FFmpeg.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design complex embedded systems with real-time constraints.
• Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for Cortex-M microcontrollers.
• Develop firmware with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, mbed, or ThreadX.
• Implement Linux drivers and kernel modules for custom hardware.
• Debug using gdb, st-link, Segger J-Link and similar tools.
• Develop user-space apps using V4L2, GStreamer, FFmpeg for multimedia processing.
• Optimize software using Jetson Linux BSP and NVIDIA JetPack components.
• Integrate I2C, UART, SPI, CAN in Linux and MCU environments.
• Participate in code reviews, ensure code quality, adhere to standards.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, collaborate with stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with embedded tech and best practices.
• Use Git or SVN, CI/CD pipelines, and maintain code quality.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

ARM64/Cortex-M

Linux kernel driver

RTOS

Jetson Linux BSP

V4L2 / multimedia

CAN/I2C/UART/SPI

GStreamer / FFmpeg

Git / SVN / CI/CD

Debugging tools

Leadership / mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE/Software

Tools

STM32

NXP LPC

Microchip PIC

FreeRTOS

mbed

ThreadX

Linux kernel

V4L2

Job description

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

Core Accountabilities:

• Architect and design complex embedded systems, considering real-time constraints, power consumption, and resource limitations.
• Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers based on Cortex-M architectures, such as STM32, NXP LPC, and Microchip PIC families.
• Develop and maintain firmware with RTOS like FreeRTOS, mbed, or ThreadX on microcontrollers
• Implement Linux drivers and kernel modules for custom hardware components.
• Familiar with debug process in Linux(gdb) and in microcontrollers (st-link, segger J-link)
• Develop user-space applications leveraging APIs like V4L2, GStreamer, and FFmpeg for multimedia processing and image/video capture.
• Optimize software solutions using Jetson Linux BSP and NVIDIA JetPack SDK components (Linux kernel, CUDA, cuDNN, TensorRT).
• Integrate various communication protocols like I2C, UART, SPI, and CAN in both Linux and microcontroller environments.
• Implement Linux client/Server against UDP, TCP or IP.
• Participate in code reviews, ensure code quality, and follow established coding standards.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, foster a collaborative environment, and share knowledge.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in embedded technologies and best practices.
• Use of version controlled environment such as Git or SVN
• CI/CD pipeline
• Code writing discipline such as commenting and bug tracking
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers.

Qualification / Experience

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in computer science, electronic or software engineering
• 15+ years of experience in embedded software engineering, C and C++.
• Strong understanding of ARM64 and Cortex-M architectures.
• Expertise in Linux driver and kernel development.
• Experience with bare-metal firmware development for microcontrollers like STM32, NXP LPC, and Microchip PIC families.
• Experience with RTOS like FreeRTOS, mbed, or ThreadX on microcontrollers
• Knowledge of I2C, UART, SPI, and CAN protocols and their implementation in both Linux and microcontrollers.
• Experience with Jetson Linux BSP and NVIDIA JetPack SDK, including Linux kernel, CUDA, cuDNN, and TensorRT.
• Familiarity with V4L2, GStreamer, and FFmpeg.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Linux kernel and driver implementation
• C and C++ coding
• Firmware in microcontrollers
• Nvidia Jetson Linux BSP