Principal Engineer -Software Engineer GCS

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on advanced UAV programs

High-impact role in aerospace projects

Job summary

ADASI in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for Ground Control Station (GCS). The role centers on embedded software development in aerospace systems, requiring deep C/C++ expertise and hands-on GCS experience.

You will work on safety-critical flight control software, hardware/software integration, and contribute to advanced UAV programs within a high-impact aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Embedded software development experience in aerospace environments.
• Expert in C/C++ with strong debugging and profiling skills.
• 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 (GCS) software

Flight Control Systems (FCS)

Hardware/software integration

Aerospace/UAV/Defence background

Safety-critical development (DO-178C)

Job description

External Job Description

Location: Abu Dhabi

Company: ADASI

Role: Principal Software Engineer – Ground Control Station (GCS)

Key Requirements

• 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)

Why Join?

• Work on advanced UAV programs
• High-impact role supporting critical aerospace projects