Senior Digital Engineer

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries (tax-free)

Family visas

Annual flights

Medical insurance

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Digital Engineer to lead firmware development for advanced electronic systems in aerospace and defense environments.

The role focuses on FPGA firmware in VHDL, SoC interfaces, and embedded C, with DO-254/DO-178 compliance and full lifecycle support from concept to production.

You will collaborate with FPGA, PCB, and software teams, drive design verification, and contribute to technical documentation and compliance activities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement FPGA firmware using VHDL for FPGA, SoC, and CPLD platforms.
• Develop Board Support Packages (BSPs) and peripheral interfaces and ensure DO-254 compliance.
• Develop automated test benches for firmware verification and perform simulation, debugging, and validation of FPGA/SoC designs.
• Collaborate with PCB engineers to ensure HW integration and firmware compatibility.
• Develop embedded C software to interface FPGA firmware with SoC platforms.
• Produce high-quality documentation including requirements, design descriptions, verification plans, and test reports.

Skills

FPGA firmware

VHDL

Embedded C

PCB debugging

DO-254/DO-178

SoC architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or related

Tools

Vivado

Quartus Prime

HDL Designer

Altium Designer

Eclipse

Git

ModelSim/Questa

Job description

About Edge

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 Edge

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.

FPGA & PCB Design Collaboration

• 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.

Qualifications

BASIC 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

• AMD Xilinx Vivado
• Intel Quartus Prime / Quartus II
• HDL Designer
• Altium Designer
• Eclipse
• Git
• ModelSim / Questa

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, and 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.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.