Senior Engineer Software

TALENTMATE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENTMATE in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks an Executive-Level Engineering Leader to head cross-functional teams in RF, power electronics, embedded systems, software and AI solutions for defense and space programs.

You will drive system-level design, testing, and qualification, ensure compliance with MIL-STD, DO-178C, and international standards, and mentor engineers while shaping technology roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• PMP certification desirable.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD, IEEE/IEC standards.
• Experience with hardware, firmware, integration, V&V and production transition.
• Familiarity with configuration management and technical reviews in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in hardware/firmware design and qualification.
• Organize and chair design reviews; ensure compliance with standards.
• Define system requirements and integrate RF, AI, embedded control.
• Oversee hardware development, testing, and qualification.
• Oversee firmware/software lifecycle from requirements to verification.
• Design and integrate AI/ML/CV/NLP solutions for real-time analytics.
• Drive MBSE initiatives and maintain thorough documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist with resource planning.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

System integration

Regulatory compliance

MBSE

V&V

Documentation

Mentorship

Strategic planning

AI/ML integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PMP certification

MIL-STD/IEEE/IEC knowledge

Job description

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.

Job Details

• Role Level: Executive-Level
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Company Website: http://al-tariq.ae
• Job Function: Software Development
• Sector: Defense and Space Manufacturing