Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visa assistance

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependents

Education allowances for children

Job summary

Edge Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate mission‑critical software for unmanned systems such as UAVs, UGVs, and USVs. You will craft embedded and application‑level software, build scalable architectures, and deliver HMI/GUI solutions for autonomous operations.

The role requires 10+ years in software design, strong C++, C#, Python skills, and experience with navigation, control, and sensor fusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10‑15 years of experience in software design and development, preferably within unmanned systems, robotics, aerospace, defense, or autonomous platforms.
• Strong proficiency in C++, C#, Python, or equivalent software development languages.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications for unmanned systems including UGVs, UAVs, and USVs.
• Develop embedded and application‑level software to support mission‑critical functions, autonomy, navigation, communication, and payload integration.
• Design and implement software architectures, frameworks, and interfaces for scalable and maintainable system development.
• Develop and integrate navigation, guidance, control, and mission management software for autonomous and semi‑autonomous platforms.
• Architect, develop, and maintain HMI/GUI applications and reusable UI frameworks/components.
• Interface software with sensors, actuators, payloads, and communication systems to enable reliable system operation.
• Develop and optimise communication software supporting RF, LTE, satellite communications, and networking protocols for LOS, NLOS, and BLOS operations.
• Integrate and process data from sensors including IMU, GPS/GNSS, LiDAR, EO/IR cameras, radar, and other mission payloads.
• Participate in all stages of R&D projects from concept development, requirements definition, software design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

Skills

C++

C#

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Computer Engineering

Tools

Embedded systems

Real-time software

Job description

Edge Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate mission‑critical software for unmanned systems such as UAVs, UGVs, and USVs. You will craft embedded and application‑level software, build scalable architectures, and deliver HMI/GUI solutions for autonomous operations.

The role requires 10+ years in software design, strong C++, C#, Python skills, and experience with navigation, control, and sensor fusion.