Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Group seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for avionics and aerospace systems. You will implement real‑time code, optimize for latency and reliability, and collaborate with hardware and systems teams to translate requirements into robust software.

Responsibilities include integrating software with hardware, extensive testing in safety‑critical contexts, and documenting design, code, and test results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong C/C++ proficiency for embedded systems.
• Experience with ARM/STM32 and hardware interfacing.
• Familiarity with real‑time constraints and safety‑critical domains.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for avionics and aerospace systems.
• Implement real‑time code with low latency and high reliability, translating requirements into embedded software.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams; document design, code, and test results.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

Real-time OS & design

UART/SPI/I2C/CAN/Ethernet

Education

BSc in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ARM architecture

STM32 microcontrollers

Job description

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.