Senior Digital Engineer

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Senior Digital Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead FPGA firmware development, verification, and integration for advanced aerospace and defense systems. The role emphasizes VHDL design, SoC architectures, and DO-254 compliance within a multidisciplinary hardware-software team.

The successful candidate will drive full development lifecycles, collaborate with PCB and E‑CAD engineers, and ensure robust hardware-software integration across product lines in a high‑technology environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 5-8 years of hands-on FPGA firmware development experience.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, or high-technology industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement FPGA firmware using VHDL for FPGA, SoC, and CPLD platforms.
• Optimize firmware for resource-constrained devices such as Intel Max10 CPLDs.
• Lead full FPGA development lifecycle activities from requirements through deployment.
• Develop Board Support Packages (BSPs) and peripheral interfaces.
• Ensure firmware development complies with aerospace and defense standards including DO-254.

Skills

VHDL development

FPGA firmware development

Embedded C

SoC architectures

DO-254/DO-178 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Intel Quartus Prime

Quartus II

HDL Designer

Eclipse

Git

Job description

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At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose‑built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Digital Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role is responsible for the development, integration, production support, and maintenance of firmware for advanced electronic systems and subsystems used in demanding aerospace and defense environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in FPGA firmware development, VHDL design, embedded systems, and SoC architectures, with experience supporting products throughout the full development lifecycle from concept and design through verification, integration, and production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Firmware Development

• Design, develop, and implement FPGA firmware using VHDL for FPGA, SoC, and CPLD platforms.
• Optimize firmware implementations for resource‑constrained devices such as Intel Max10 CPLDs.
• Lead full FPGA development lifecycle activities from requirements through deployment.
• Develop Board Support Packages (BSPs) and peripheral interfaces.
• Ensure firmware development complies with applicable aerospace and defense standards, including DO‑254.

Verification, Simulation & Testing

• Develop automated test benches for firmware verification.
• Perform simulation, debugging, and validation of FPGA and SoC designs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues at PCB assembly level involving digital and analog circuitry.
• Support system integration, verification, and production activities.
• Contribute to FPGA‑based digital circuit design reviews.
• Work closely with PCB and E‑CAD engineers to ensure successful hardware integration.
• Verify firmware compatibility with electronic components and board architectures.
• Support PCB assembly testing and debugging activities.

Embedded Software Integration

• Develop embedded C software to interface FPGA firmware with SoC platforms.
• Collaborate with software engineers to implement robust hardware‑software solutions.
• Support integration activities across firmware, software, and hardware teams.

Documentation & Compliance

• Produce high‑quality technical documentation including requirements, design descriptions, verification plans, and test reports.
• Ensure documentation complies with defense, aerospace, and industry standards.
• Support compliance activities related to DO‑254 and DO‑178 processes where applicable.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (4-year) or higher in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of hands‑on FPGA firmware development experience.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, or other high‑technology industries is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in VHDL development and verification.
• Experience with Intel Altera and/or AMD Xilinx FPGA families (Cyclone, Zynq‑7000, etc.).
• Experience with CPLD devices, particularly Intel Max10.
• Embedded C development on SoC platforms.
• Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design and PCB debugging.
• Knowledge of aerospace and defense standards including DO‑254 and DO‑178.

Preferred Tools

• Intel Quartus Prime / Quartus II
• HDL Designer
• Eclipse
• Git

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world‑class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people.

Salaries are highly competitive and tax‑free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include

• family visas
• annual flight tickets
• medical insurance for you and your dependents
• education allowances for your children

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.