Senior Engineer, Software

HALCON; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

HALCON in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Engineer – EECE to lead cross‑functional teams in RF systems, power electronics, embedded software, AI solutions. You will drive system‑level design, testing, and qualification for advanced defense technologies.

The role requires 8+ years in defense/aerospace electronics, leadership across hardware and firmware, and strong MIL‑STD/DO‑178C experience. Master’s preferred; PMP desirable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional hardware/firmware teams to meet standards and qualifications.
• Organize design reviews and enforce MIL-STD, IEEE/IEC, DO-178C practices.
• Define system requirements and integrate RF, AI, and embedded control into platforms.
• Oversee firmware lifecycle from requirements to verification.
• Design and integrate AI/ML/CV/NLP for real‑time analytics.
• Drive MBSE, advanced R&D, and keep documentation traceable.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Design Reviews

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 preferred

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.