Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain avionics software for flight control and aerospace systems. You will implement real-time software with low latency and high reliability, translating control algorithms into robust embedded code.

Join a team that integrates with hardware and conducts extensive testing to ensure safety and compliance with DO-178C/DO-254, while optimizing for memory, power, and performance in safety-critical

Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Prefer aerospace or safety-critical domains.
• Strong C/C++ proficiency and hardware interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for avionics, flight control, and aerospace systems.
• Implement software for real-time systems with low latency and high reliability of critical functions.
• Collaborate with system engineers to translate control algorithms into embedded code.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Real-time OS

Hardware interfacing

UART/SPI/I2C/CAN/Ethernet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred)

Tools

ARM

STM32

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for avionics, flight control, and aerospace systems. Implement software for real-time systems, ensuring low latency and high reliability of critical functions. Collaborate with system engineers to translate control algorithms and requirements into embedded code.

Integrate software with hardware systems and conduct testing to ensure functionality, performance, and safety compliance. Develop software aligned with standards such as DO-178C and DO-254. Optimize code for memory, power efficiency, and performance while following best practices.

Maintain documentation including software design, code, and test results. Work closely with cross-functional teams such as hardware, systems, and QA for seamless integration. Identify and resolve defects, anomalies, and performance issues through debugging and analysis. Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry practices.

Education and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred). Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in aerospace or safety-critical domains. Strong hands‑on expertise in C and C++ for embedded systems. Experience with microcontroller architectures such as ARM or STM32 and low-level hardware interfacing.

Technical Competencies
Strong expertise in C/C++ programming and embedded systems development. In-depth knowledge of microcontrollers and hardware interfacing. Solid understanding of real-time operating systems and real-time design principles. Experience with communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet.