Senior GCS Software Engineer

EDGE Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group's ADASI unit in Abu Dhabi is seeking an embedded software engineer to contribute to aerospace-grade Ground Control Station software and UAV programs.

You will collaborate with engineering teams on DO-178C–style safety-critical development, hardware/software integration, and flight control system capabilities.

This full-time role requires hands-on C/C++ expertise and aerospace/defense experience with opportunities to work on high-impact national projects.

Qualifications

• Embedded software development experience.
• Experience with Ground Control Station (GCS) software.
• Flight Control Systems (FCS) experience.
• Hardware/software integration exposure.
• Aerospace/defense background preferred.
• Exposure to safety-critical development (DO-178C preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support critical aerospace projects.
• Work on advanced UAV programs.

Skills

C/C++

Job description

Job Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description / Role:

Join ADASI, part of the EDGE Group, in a high-impact role supporting critical aerospace projects. You will work on advanced UAV programs, contributing to the development of Ground Control Station (GCS) software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support critical aerospace projects.
• Work on advanced UAV programs.

Experience Required:

• Strong experience in Embedded Software Development.
• Experience with Ground Control Station (GCS) software.
• Experience with Flight Control Systems (FCS).
• Hardware/Software integration experience.
• Aerospace, UAV, or Defence background preferred.
• Exposure to safety-critical development (DO-178C preferred).

Skills Required:

• C/C++

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

About the Company:

Abu Dhabi advanced technology and defence conglomerate formed in 2019 by consolidating numerous UAE defence and technology entities. It operates across platforms and systems, missiles and weapons, space and cyber technologies, trading and mission support, and electronic warfare, producing unmanned systems, guided munitions, armoured vehicles, naval vessels, and secure communications.

Company Industry:

Aerospace & Defence

Department / Functional Area:

Engineering

Closing Date:

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)