Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Navigation

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tax-free compensation

Family visas (where applicable)

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for you and dependel

Education allowances for children

Job summary

EDGE Group PJSC is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer focused on navigation systems, including GPS and INS, to design, implement and validate high-assurance software in real-time embedded environments.

The role demands ten-plus years of C/C++ experience, RTOS proficiency, and prior exposure to certification standards such as DO-178C. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in defence programmes and mentor junior engineers while delivering robust, traceable software artifacts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software development experience in C/C++.
• Experience with RTOS environments.
• Experience supporting software certification to DO-178C or equivalent.
• Formal training in C/C++ development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software using C/C++ in real-time environments.
• Develop software for navigation systems, including GPS, INS, and multi-sensor fusion.
• Integrate navigation algorithms with hardware and sensor interfaces.
• Deliver high-quality software meeting requirements, standards and CM practices.
• Develop and maintain software documentation: requirements, architecture, design, code and tests.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to architecture, verification, and testing strategies.
• Apply software engineering principles across the lifecycle and support V&V activities.
• Support DO-178C or equivalent certification activities and traceability.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

C/C++ development

RTOS experience

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Jama

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Navigation

Date: 29 Jul 2026

Company: EDGE Group PJSC

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled software professional who thrives in a technically challenging environment and enjoys developing reliable, high-performance embedded solutions from concept through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software applications using C/C++ in real-time embedded environments.
• Develop software for advanced navigation systems, including GPS, INS, and multi-sensor fusion technologies.
• Integrate navigation algorithms with hardware platforms and sensor interfaces.
• Deliver high-quality, compliant software that meets technical requirements, coding standards, and configuration management practices.
• Develop, manage, and maintain software documentation, including requirements, architecture, design specifications, source code, and test cases.
• Participate in technical design reviews and contribute to software architecture, evaluation methodologies, and testing strategies.
• Apply sound software engineering principles throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support software verification, validation, and certification activities, including compliance with industry standards such as DO-178C or equivalent.
• Utilize software configuration management tools and best practices to maintain code integrity and traceability.
• Develop and maintain software tools used within the engineering department.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, supporting skills development and project delivery.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful delivery of complex defence programs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and spoken English.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Formal training and demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ development.
• Experience with Jama requirements management software is advantageous.
• Experience supporting software certification to DO-178C or an equivalent regulated standard is highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of embedded software development experience using C/C++.
• Strong experience developing software in real-time operating system (RTOS) environments.
• Proven expertise across the full software development lifecycle, including:
  • Requirements management
  • Software architecture and design
  • Implementation and coding
  • Integration and testing
  • Verification and validation
• Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to complex software development projects within the defence, aerospace, or other safety-critical industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to software quality.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly regulated engineering environment.

About Edge

Why Choose EDGE?

Working at EDGE 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 dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

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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.

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.

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.

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