Senior Engineer (C&E) - RF Signal Processing Software

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group PJSC is seeking a Senior Engineer (C&E) – RF Signal Processing Software to lead embedded development for RF systems and data-links on ARM Cortex‑M devices. You will implement OSI PHY/L1/L2, develop drivers, and integrate protocols in Linux and MCU environments.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++, Assembly, and Linux kernel experience. Proficiency with Yocto/FreeRTOS, RTOS, and mentoring junior engineers is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, communication, electronic, software engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of embedded software engineering experience.
• OS I model knowledge: PHY/L1 and L2.
• Strong ARM and Cortex‑M understanding.
• Linux driver and kernel development knowledge.
• Bare‑metal firmware for microcontrollers.
• RTOS on microcontrollers.
• I2C/UART/SPI/CAN protocols in Linux and microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Implement OSI: PHY/L1 and L2 radio for MCU/FPGA.
• Develop embedded software for RF systems, including signal processing for data-links.
• Write device drivers and low-level software for RF-chipsets/modules.
• Develop bare-metal firmware for ARM Cortex‑M MCUs; maintain firmware with RTOS.
• Integrate I2C/UART/SPI/CAN and ETH in Linux and MCU environments.
• Use C/C++ and Assembly for MCUs; design Board Support Packages.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure coding standards.
• Keep up with embedded tech advancements; improve RF performance (throughput/latency/power).
• Build Linux images (Yocto/FreeRTOS) and use Git/SVN.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Assembler

OS I model knowledge

ARM Cortex-M

RTOS

Linux driver/kernel

I2C/UART/SPI/CAN

Linux/Yocto/FreeRTOS

Git/SVN

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE/Software

Tools

Yocto

FreeRTOS

Git

Job description

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Senior Engineer (C&E) - RF Signal Processing Software

Date: 3 Oct 2026

Company: EDGE Group PJSC

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies.

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

• Implement OSI: PHY/layer 1 and layer 2 radio for running on Microcontroller or FPGA
• Develop embedded software for RF systems, including signal processing for data‑links
• Write device drivers and low level software for RF-chipsets and modules
• Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers based on ARM Cortex-M architectures
• Develop and maintain firmware with RTOS on microcontrollers
• Integrate various communication protocols like I2C,UART,SPI, CAN and ETH in both Linux and microcontroller environments
• Use of programming languages for Microcontrollers such as C/C++ and Assembly
• Design and generation of Board Support Packages
• Participate in code reviews,ensure code quality,and follow established coding standards.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in embedded technologies and best practices.
• Analyse and improve the performance of the developed RF systems in terms of throughput , latency, power consumption, and signal quality.
• Build of Linux images such as Yocto and FreeRTOS.
• Use of version controlled environment such as Git or SVN
• Use of code writing style guides (as for example pep8 for python)
• Implement Linux drivers and kernel modules for custom hardware components
• Implement Linux client/server against UDP, TCP or IP
• Excellent problem-solving,analytical,and debugging skills
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting of both software and hardware
• Support, lead and mentor junior engineers and share knowledge

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science, communication, electronic, software engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded software engineering, C and C++ and Assembler
• Knowledge and understanding of OSI model: PHY/layer 1 and layer 2
• Strong understanding of ARM and Cortex-M architectures.
• Knowledge in Linux driver and kernel development.
• Knowledge with bare-metal firmware development for microcontrollers
• Knowledge with RTOS on microcontrollers.
• Knowledge of I2C,UART,SPI,and CAN protocols and their implementation in both Linux and microcontrollers.
• Understanding of RF principles, including modulation, coding, and signal processing.
• Experience with RF hardware, including transceivers, power amplifier, and antenna systems.
• Ability to design and implement efficient algorithms for real time RF systems.
• Strong problem-solving,analytical,and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills,with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.