Senior Engineer Software

HALCON; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HALCON is seeking a Senior Engineer - EECE to lead cross-functional teams in RF, power electronics, embedded systems, software, and AI solutions for advanced industrial and defense technologies.

The role requires 8+ years in defense/aerospace embedded electronics, strong system integration expertise, and familiarity with MIL-STD and DO-178C. Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronics Eng is required; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in defense/aerospace embedded electronics or technical project management.
• PMP certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware/firmware design teams and ensure compliance with international standards.
• Organize and chair multidisciplinary design reviews; enforce MIL-STD, IEEE/IEC, DO-178C.

Skills

Technical leadership

System architecture

Hardware development

Embedded software

AI/ML integration

R&D innovation

Documentation

Mentorship

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description:

External Job Description

Senior Engineer - EECE

Department: Electrical, Electronics & Computer Engineering

Role Purpose

Lead cross-functional engineering teams in the development, integration, and qualification of RF systems, power electronics, embedded systems, software, and AI solutions. Drive innovation through system-level design, testing, and validation. Ensure technical excellence, project alignment, and high-impact delivery across advanced industrial and defense technologies.

• Key Accountabilities Technical Leadership - Guide hardware/firmware design teams, ensuring compliance with international standards and qualification requirements.
• Design Reviews - Organize and chair multidisciplinary reviews; enforce MIL-STD, IEEE/IEC, DO-178C, and best engineering practices.
• System Architecture - Define system requirements and integrate RF, digital hardware, AI, and embedded control into unified product platforms.
• Hardware Development - Lead simulation, testing, and qualification of power electronics, RF systems, and high-speed digital hardware.
• Embedded Software - Oversee firmware/software lifecycle from requirements to verification, ensuring maintainability and certification compliance.
• AI/ML Integration - Design and integrate AI/ML/CV/NLP solutions for real-time analytics, automation, and intelligent decision-making.
• R&D Innovation - Lead advanced R&D initiatives and promote MBSE and emerging technologies.
• Documentation - Ensure traceable, complete technical documentation across hardware and software domains.
• Mentorship - Coach junior engineers and drive capability development.
• Strategic Planning - Support technology roadmaps, resource planning, recruitment, and budget alignment.

Experience

8+ years in technical project management or embedded electronics development within defense/aerospace, ideally missile systems.

• Proven leadership of cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience delivering electronics sub-assemblies or complex systems across full lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of missile/weapon system development and production.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, regulated environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.

• PMP certification desirable.
• Knowledge of hardware, firmware, integration, qualification, V&V, and production transition.
• Familiarity with configuration management, technical reviews, milestones, and documentation in regulated environments.