Senior Associate Integration Engineer

Technology Innovation Institute; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Integration Engineer to design and maintain software solutions in a cutting-edge UAV software stack. The ideal candidate will have a BSc/MSc in Computer Science and at least 2 years of experience, especially with embedded systems and automation tools. Strong problem-solving skills and communication abilities are essential, with a focus on collaboration with cross-functional teams. Join us in advancing technology for societal benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as an Integration Engineer or in a similar role.
• Experience working with embedded systems, including hands-on with the hardware.
• Desire to learn and engage with new technologies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software developers to define integration requirements.
• Design and implement integration bridges between various systems.
• Develop orchestration tools and APIs for reproducible system deployments.

Skills

Python

Bash

Software validation

Problem-solving

Communication in English

Education

BSc/MSc in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is a publicly funded research institute based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is home to a diverse community of leading scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and researchers from across the globe, transforming problems and roadblocks into pioneering research and technology prototypes that help move society ahead.

Job Overview

As an experienced Senior Integration Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain software solutions across all systems of a cutting‑edge UAV software stack. You will work with the leading domain experts to find the best integration and automation solutions for their requirements.

You will work hands‑on with the in‑house developed hardware and software, including flight controllers and mission computers, shaping the way these systems are integrated and validated. Your understanding of integration processes and problem‑solving skills will be crucial in ensuring we provide the best possible service to our customers.

Secure Systems Research Center (SSRC)

Key Responsibilities

System Integration

• Collaborate with software developers and other engineers to define integration requirements and specifications.
• Design and implement integration bridges between the various systems of the autonomous flight stack, all the way to deployment into production.
• Build up and maintain comprehensive documentation of software configurations.

System Validation

• Be a key player in preparation and maintenance of software releases.
• Discover, document, track, and solve software issues.
• Closely engage with end users to provide guidance and support.

CICD and Automation

• Develop orchestration tools and APIs for reproducible system deployments, release generation, debugging, etc.
• Build and extend CI/CD pipelines for a multitude of distributed components.
• Monitor and improve the performance of integration pipelines.

Job Specifications

Industry / Domain Research / Secure Systems

Must‑have Qualifications

• BSc / MSc degree in Computer Science or related fields.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as an Integration Engineer or in a similar role.
• Experience working with embedded systems, including hands‑on with the hardware.
• In‑depth understanding of the software validation processes and tools involved.
• Strong skills with Python and Bash for automation / CICD.
• Experience working with Jenkins / GitHub Actions or similar.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, even under time pressure.
• Desire to learn and engage with new technologies and practices.

Nice‑to‑have Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous systems development, especially UAVs, is a huge plus.
• UAV pilot license is a huge plus. Experience building HIL / CICD systems from ground up.
• Experience with cross‑organization, cross‑system integration at scale.
• Familiarity with TypeScript/JavaScript for packaging, front‑end development.
• Familiarity with Golang, Rust, C.

At TII, we help society to overcome its biggest hurdles through a rigorous approach to scientific discovery and inquiry, using state‑of‑the‑art facilities and collaboration with leading international institutions. Our rigorous discovery and inquiry‑based approach helps to forge new and disruptive breakthroughs in advanced materials, autonomous robotics, cryptography, digital security, directed energy, quantum computing and secure systems.